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PJ53 LYA

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

183,161 mi
Last recorded183,161 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 LYA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 183,161 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 179,688 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 17 May 2018 179,688 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 May 2017 171,261 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 171,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2016 160,469 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 146,066 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2014 144,500 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 133,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Apr 2013 133,203 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2012 116,534 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 116,327 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 97,892 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 89,039 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 79,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 59,440 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 39,709 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 22,873 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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PJ53 LYA is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PJ53 LYA, 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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PJ53 LYA is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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