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LW03 HRX

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,830 mi
Last recorded166,830 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 HRX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 166,830 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 166,830 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2021 162,906 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2019 138,154 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 7 Jul 2019 138,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2018 115,158 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2017 104,191 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2016 95,941 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2015 86,563 miles

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Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Jun 2014 75,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 22 Jun 2014 75,824 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 69,702 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 62,981 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,103 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,490 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 50,465 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 43,074 miles

front tyres slightly worn

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

rear brakes noisey

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,335 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 30,224 miles

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

very slight bind on rear wheels

Pass 3 Mar 2006 23,966 miles

parking brake pedal limited resurve travel

rear brake pads 1/2 worn

rear registration plate security?

squeak from o/s/r brake

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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LW03 HRX is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LW03 HRX, 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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LW03 HRX is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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