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LM03 ZWU

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

155,089 mi
Last recorded155,089 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 ZWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 155,089 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 155,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 141,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 18 Sep 2024 141,833 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Sep 2023 128,016 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 99,103 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 99,103 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 72,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 57,309 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 52,868 miles

exhaust system corroded

wipers smearing

Fail 26 Jun 2017 52,868 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust system corroded

rear discs corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 7 Jul 2016 48,990 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate damaged

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

all 4x tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4x (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jul 2016 48,990 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front number plate damaged

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

all 4x tyres cracking

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4x (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,177 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 38,739 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 32,480 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 24,362 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 17,610 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 11,451 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 9,623 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 8,980 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,636 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 8,636 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 7,887 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 7,049 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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LM03 ZWU is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 LM03 ZWU, 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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What year was LM03 ZWU registered?

LM03 ZWU is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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