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LY53 KTT

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,245 mi
Last recorded172,245 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 KTT
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 172,245 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 168,693 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 160,523 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 150,683 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2021 143,720 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 9 Nov 2021 143,706 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2020 137,840 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 137,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Both headlights deteriorated but headlight aims tested

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 132,092 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 132,032 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Seperation of tyre structure due to previous side wall repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2018 123,472 miles

front and rear number plates deteriorated but still legible

Pass 23 Nov 2017 119,983 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 108,111 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 108,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 86,482 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 72,208 miles

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

under vehicle dry - recomend waxoil

Pass 19 Nov 2013 64,689 miles

advise osr disc is corroded

advise rear exhaust box is corroded and blowing

Pass 22 Nov 2012 58,158 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 50,582 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 50,582 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 45,426 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 39,713 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly (195/55 16)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,085 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 25,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front tyres wearing unevenly suggest tracking check 195/55/16

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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LY53 KTT is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol 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 LY53 KTT, 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 LY53 KTT registered?

LY53 KTT is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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