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MT53 HJZ

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests30 (25 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,367 mi
Last recorded216,367 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 HJZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

25 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 216,367 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

under cover fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2024 206,461 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2024 206,459 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under body both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 192,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 192,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 177,795 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

front and rear Brake disc;s worn pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 17 Mar 2021 161,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2021 161,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2020 153,346 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2020 147,624 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 137,412 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 126,328 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 111,873 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 95,717 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,660 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 25 Sep 2017 77,641 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 77,631 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,968 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 26,884 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 12,775 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 10,308 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 6,151 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 2,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 42,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,775 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 33,810 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 28,709 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 25,071 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 19,614 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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MT53 HJZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MT53 HJZ, 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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MT53 HJZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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