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LR53 VRJ

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,683 mi
Last recorded131,683 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 VRJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 131,683 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 125,648 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 125,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,310 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 116,310 miles

Both Rear Tyres Cracking

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

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

Rear rear brake binding Both Sides (3.7.B.1)

registration plate deteriorated Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 110,199 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,457 miles

rear exhaust system v rusty

Pass 24 Oct 2012 91,406 miles

rear exhaust system rusty

Fail 24 Oct 2012 91,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust system rusty

Pass 10 Oct 2011 82,652 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 75,234 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 66,002 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,164 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 43,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,751 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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LR53 VRJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR53 VRJ, 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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LR53 VRJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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