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LY52 OXJ

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

180,249 mi
Last recorded180,249 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY52 OXJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 180,249 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 167,986 miles

Exhaust slight blow

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

Pass 19 Jan 2024 152,980 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 139,770 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,768 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 123,215 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 117,151 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 117,151 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 108,181 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 108,152 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 102,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 98,900 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 91,683 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 91,683 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 84,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre wornon inner and outer edge o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2014 75,809 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 66,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 63,850 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,820 miles

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

engine management light on

rear number plate slightly cracked but is legible

rear brake discs worn rusty and pitted

Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,819 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

engine management light on

rear number plate slightly cracked but is legible

rear brake discs worn rusty and pitted

Fail 27 Mar 2010 45,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 45,955 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 38,361 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 25,994 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 17,684 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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LY52 OXJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY52 OXJ, 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 LY52 OXJ registered?

LY52 OXJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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