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PX03 WBF

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,709 mi
Last recorded173,709 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 WBF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2018 173,709 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel tank showings signs of corrosion.

showings signs of body corrosion under vehicle around rear axle area.

Pass 27 Sep 2017 166,286 miles

Deep cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 25 Sep 2017 166,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Deep cut on nearside front tyre outer wall

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 27 Sep 2016 157,785 miles

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

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Fail 26 Sep 2016 157,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 151,706 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 151,706 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 143,539 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2014 143,536 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate damaged

Nearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced

Nearside rear brake disc scored

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 130,264 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2013 130,264 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 125,371 miles

Nearside and offside headlamp beam outputs reduced

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,356 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 111,356 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 99,770 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 88,772 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 81,300 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 72,413 miles

advise underbody of vehicle very dirty

Fail 7 Jun 2007 72,413 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

advise underbody of vehicle very dirty

Pass 2 Mar 2007 71,233 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 53,516 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 53,516 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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PX03 WBF is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PX03 WBF, 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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PX03 WBF is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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