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LM52 VPF

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

169,838 mi
Last recorded169,838 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VPF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2022 169,838 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive possible drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil low

Pass 19 Jan 2021 153,469 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 127,760 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 100,522 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 79,377 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 71,229 miles

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

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Pass 8 Dec 2015 65,067 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 8 Dec 2014 61,048 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 57,056 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2013 57,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 47,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 44,409 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 40,742 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 40,742 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2010 37,961 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,961 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 34,902 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 34,902 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,391 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,545 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,255 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 16,942 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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LM52 VPF is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LM52 VPF, 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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LM52 VPF is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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