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LX03 VXV

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

149,669 mi
Last recorded149,669 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 VXV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 149,669 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

some corrosion to varius components under side

Pass 26 Sep 2024 147,674 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 147,672 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 145,517 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 142,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 139,067 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 139,027 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 135,456 miles

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

rear surface corrosion under vehicle to suspension

Pass 28 Jan 2020 133,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 129,279 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 125,068 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,519 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 116,353 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 110,141 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 102,357 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 96,694 miles

front and rear number plates deteriating

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 72,963 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,959 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 56,420 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 45,634 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 32,041 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 VXV is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VXV, 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 LX03 VXV registered?

LX03 VXV is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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