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LC53 YPU

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,365 mi
Last recorded82,365 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 YPU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 82,365 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,365 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 82,365 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 76,850 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 76,850 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 73,275 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,275 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 66,632 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 61,533 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 61,533 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 8 Jun 2011 55,678 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 55,678 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 53,158 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 53,136 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,563 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 46,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 39,430 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 28,942 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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LC53 YPU is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LC53 YPU, 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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LC53 YPU is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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