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MW53 EFE

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,048 mi
Last recorded57,048 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 EFE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise both front tyres scuffed on sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,851 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight corrosion forming on exhaust system

Pass 26 Nov 2014 52,239 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 49,558 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 49,558 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,822 miles

rear face of nsr disc corroded

rear face of osr disc corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2012 46,814 miles

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

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

rear face of nsr disc corroded

rear face of osr disc corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2011 44,516 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 42,356 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,813 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 29,120 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 29,120 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 23,852 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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MW53 EFE is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MW53 EFE, 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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MW53 EFE is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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