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NV53 ZKH

2003 Toyota Prius

Bronze Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,075 mi
Last recorded129,075 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV53 ZKH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 129,075 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s & o/s underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2024 126,436 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2023 123,503 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Fail 31 Aug 2023 123,503 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,548 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 121,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 108,754 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 93,777 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 88,127 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 76,962 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2017 71,209 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 64,081 miles

all load bearing points and suspension items showing signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Oct 2015 62,339 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

small coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 23 Oct 2014 59,728 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 59,728 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 56,701 miles

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system

Slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Slight corrosion to front coil springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Nov 2013 56,701 miles

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded

Heavy surface corrosion to exhaust system

Slight corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes

Slight corrosion to front and rear brake discs

Slight corrosion to front coil springs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 53,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust heatshield corroded and insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,980 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 45,116 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 40,020 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,516 miles

advise both front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,912 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 23,172 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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NV53 ZKH is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 NV53 ZKH, 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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NV53 ZKH is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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