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RK03 SFN

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

129,280 mi
Last recorded129,280 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 SFN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2024 129,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 123,705 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 119,765 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to underbody and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 116,431 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody has general corrosion

Pass 21 Feb 2020 114,089 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 110,403 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 110,403 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 105,000 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both ()

Pass 4 Mar 2017 101,857 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 97,831 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 91,959 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 86,992 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2013 81,330 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 76,695 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,913 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 71,244 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 69,406 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 69,406 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 58,902 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 45,032 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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RK03 SFN is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RK03 SFN, 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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What year was RK03 SFN registered?

RK03 SFN is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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