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LS53 YVL

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,289 mi
Last recorded101,289 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YVL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 101,289 miles

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear service brake performance lagging in operation

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 101,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front registration plate slightly damaged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective & offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear service brake performance lagging in operation

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,303 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 89,300 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 89,300 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2015 83,839 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 15 May 2015 83,839 miles

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

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

Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 76,537 miles

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 30 Apr 2013 70,251 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 62,985 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2012 62,985 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2011 55,953 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2011 55,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 48,825 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 May 2009 40,737 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 33,487 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 30,283 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,228 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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LS53 YVL is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LS53 YVL, 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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LS53 YVL is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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