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NG53 JDK

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

248,180 mi
Last recorded248,180 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 JDK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 248,180 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 246,206 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 241,355 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 238,842 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 238,842 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2019 234,121 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 234,113 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))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 209,013 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 178,834 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 178,834 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 144,054 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 115,806 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2014 115,806 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 105,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 96,806 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Small split on nearside front wiper

Unable to test offside rear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2012 96,722 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Small split on nearside front wiper

Unable to test offside rear seatbelt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 29 Nov 2011 85,573 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 72,246 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 57,050 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 43,167 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 28,555 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,353 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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NG53 JDK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NG53 JDK, 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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NG53 JDK is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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