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LL53 SVC

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

246,796 mi
Last recorded246,796 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL53 SVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 246,796 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 237,370 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 212,960 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 201,288 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 201,288 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2019 198,771 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 193,130 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2019 193,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 183,421 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f fog broken

Fail 30 Nov 2017 183,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 169,213 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre has minor cuts in the sidewall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2015 155,464 miles

Covers under the car

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil level low

Fail 19 Nov 2015 155,464 miles

Covers under the car

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil level low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 141,262 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 141,262 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil level low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 125,954 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 111,783 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 111,783 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 99,740 miles

front number plate slight deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearingf outer edge

Pass 27 Nov 2010 86,690 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plate slight deteriorated

front pads wearing low

Fail 27 Nov 2010 86,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear number plate slight deteriorated

front pads wearing low

Pass 16 Nov 2009 74,633 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 63,446 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 53,276 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 43,348 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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LL53 SVC is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LL53 SVC, 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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LL53 SVC is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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