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LM53 HXY

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

221,317 mi
Last recorded221,317 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 HXY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2022 221,317 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 183,824 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside outer sill damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2022 183,822 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

offside outer sill damaged

Pass 12 Jan 2021 164,724 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 163,757 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 159,163 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 153,068 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 153,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 146,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2017 146,104 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 138,795 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 128,660 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 116,224 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,178 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,628 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 95,607 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 86,668 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 73,190 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,696 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 57,696 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 44,825 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 34,665 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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LM53 HXY 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 77.3%.

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 LM53 HXY, 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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LM53 HXY is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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