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LT53 VEK

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,942 mi
Last recorded168,942 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 VEK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 168,942 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 153,806 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 139,795 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 129,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 129,037 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 112,747 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)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 97,483 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 97,483 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

offside rear tyre splitting

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 85,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

h/light covers starting to fade

Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,487 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 74,487 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,805 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 35,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,089 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 VEK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LT53 VEK, 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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What year was LT53 VEK registered?

LT53 VEK is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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