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MW53 KGO

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,124 mi
Last recorded198,124 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 KGO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 198,124 miles

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2016 198,122 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front bumper insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,253 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 173,545 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 161,333 miles

rear wash inop

Fail 8 Oct 2013 161,333 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear wash inop

rear face of osr disc badly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2012 151,680 miles

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

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

nsf wiper split

osf wiper split

rear wash inop

inner face of osr disc badly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2011 138,694 miles

both front driveshafts clicking on locks.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 123,269 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 123,269 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 110,565 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 88,249 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 71,337 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,905 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 KGO is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric 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 KGO, 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 KGO is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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