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RJ03 SYE

2003 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,167 mi
Last recorded142,167 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ03 SYE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 142,167 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2022 142,167 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 127,891 miles

Nearside Front head lamp faded

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge and outer

Offside Front headlamp faded

coolant leak

Pass 24 Sep 2020 114,514 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 114,502 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 104,620 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 94,917 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 94,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,658 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2018 84,658 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 63,095 miles

Both front tyres have cracks in the tyre tread but no cords can be seen

Pass 22 Jun 2015 60,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 59,691 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 58,964 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f shock absorber dust covers split

Pass 23 Feb 2012 57,943 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,772 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 36,754 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 33,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 27,496 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 21,324 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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RJ03 SYE is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RJ03 SYE, 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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RJ03 SYE is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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