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R856 ECR

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,336 mi
Last recorded136,336 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR856 ECR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 136,336 miles

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition - beam patterns quite dull ( more so Nearside )

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Slight buckle in Offside rear wheel rim

Fail 5 Aug 2009 136,259 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Both headlamp lenses in poor condition - beam patterns quite dull ( more so Nearside )

Nearside front fog lamp missing

Slight buckle in Offside rear wheel rim

Pass 5 Aug 2008 126,485 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 126,395 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 115,033 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 104,777 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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R856 ECR is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R856 ECR, 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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R856 ECR is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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The MOT history for R856 ECR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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