CarVerify

Free Car Check

RF52 ZFV

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,059 mi
Last recorded94,059 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Toyota
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 ZFV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 94,059 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 30 Nov 2024 90,358 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 89,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 88,903 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 88,170 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 86,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edges

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 85,017 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edges

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 80,927 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 80,927 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 77,277 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 74,245 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 69,373 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 67,084 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges (not showing cords yet)

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges and has a cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords yet)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 62,392 miles

nearside rear tyre has a large chunk out of outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 56,522 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 51,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 51,344 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 48,003 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 44,128 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 44,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,847 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 36,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 30,169 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 30,691 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,635 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
Full Toyota Prius reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RF52 ZFV is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RF52 ZFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RF52 ZFV?

You can check the full history of RF52 ZFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RF52 ZFV registered?

RF52 ZFV is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is RF52 ZFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 ZFV shows 28 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RF52 ZFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RF52 ZFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.