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MT53 UPK

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

132,843 mi
Last recorded132,843 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 UPK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 132,843 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 132,496 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 131,915 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 131,453 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 131,453 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 129,895 miles

Offside Front wiper blade deteriortaed

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 129,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front wiper blade deteriortaed

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

Pass 5 May 2015 127,591 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2014 126,390 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 118,098 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 111,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 111,492 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 102,230 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 102,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 95,750 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 95,750 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2011 82,836 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre parished

offside rear tyre parished

Fail 3 May 2011 82,836 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside front tyre parished

offside rear tyre parished

Pass 22 Oct 2010 80,953 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 77,571 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 77,571 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 72,952 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 68,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 61,062 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 54,331 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,491 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 UPK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UPK, 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 UPK is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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