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LX03 VWU

2003 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,928 mi
Last recorded103,928 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 VWU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 103,928 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 101,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 99,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 99,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 96,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 96,263 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Wearing on inside and outside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing and sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Wearing on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 96,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Wearing on inside and outside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wing and sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated seeping grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm / Wearing on inside edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,539 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 94,539 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn on edge.

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 93,236 miles

Rear brake disc pitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 90,923 miles

Front Front wipers deteriorating/ rubber torn

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has a non repairable puncture 175/65 R14 82T ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 90,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Front wipers deteriorating/ rubber torn

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Tyre has a non repairable puncture 175/65 R14 82T ()

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,437 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 88,437 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,065 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 77,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing inner & outer edges 175/65R14

tracking

Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,914 miles

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Feb 2013 63,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 56,145 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 49,016 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 39,958 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 29,665 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 29,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,729 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 15,975 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 11,841 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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LX03 VWU is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LX03 VWU, 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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LX03 VWU is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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