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LT53 MOV

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

134,639 mi
Last recorded134,639 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 MOV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 134,639 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2025 134,639 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 129,802 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 126,529 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 124,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 124,098 miles

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

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 121,402 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,095 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 116,298 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 113,406 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel alignment recommended.

Pass 13 Nov 2017 110,875 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 11 Nov 2017 110,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket broken (7.1.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 107,881 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 103,372 miles

Offside Rear bumper area damaged

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70% (3.5.1g)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,098 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 97,098 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 92,679 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 92,679 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 89,338 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2011 81,047 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 30 Jul 2011 81,047 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 28 Aug 2010 73,045 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 64,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 55,741 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2007 45,888 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 45,888 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 35,233 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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LT53 MOV is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LT53 MOV, 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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LT53 MOV is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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