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RA52 FCG

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

140,101 mi
Last recorded140,101 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 FCG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 140,101 miles

all underbody corrosion covered in underseal

Fail 28 Jan 2026 140,101 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

all underbody corrosion covered in underseal

Pass 30 Jan 2025 121,966 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 119,183 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 114,819 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 113,357 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,357 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 112,409 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 109,978 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,913 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 107,364 miles

Both headlamps lens misted resulting in a dim beam image

Pass 2 Dec 2016 105,819 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 103,228 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 98,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 93,037 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,866 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 82,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 77,997 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 70,449 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 61,506 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 52,108 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 42,250 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 33,267 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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RA52 FCG is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 RA52 FCG, 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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RA52 FCG is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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