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LB52 BCU

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,569 mi
Last recorded184,569 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 BCU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 184,569 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 184,569 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/r14 also tread wearing on inner edge(tracking needs checking) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 170,055 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65/r14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 155,493 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 155,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 139,061 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 121,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2012 106,863 miles

Tyre Size : 175.65.14

nearside rear tyre wearing uneaven on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge & bald on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2012 106,863 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre Size : 175.65.14

nearside rear tyre wearing uneaven on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge & bald on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2011 89,304 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 72,812 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,812 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,847 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 37,545 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 21,199 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 4,908 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prius?

Based on 1,959,742 MOT tests across 148,686 vehicles.

81.8%
Pass Rate
12,199
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
148,686
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,116
position lamp(s) not working 9,474
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9,244
Registration plate lamp not working 9,122
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LB52 BCU is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 85,316 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Prius fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB52 BCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prius typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LB52 BCU is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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