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SB53 CVC

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,971 mi
Last recorded169,971 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 CVC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 169,971 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2025 169,967 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis leg /inner sill corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2024 169,232 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 167,088 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 163,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting prescribed area chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting prescribed area chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 163,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting prescribed area chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle mounting prescribed area chassis leg and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip in drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 158,970 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill /chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/ chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 154,966 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 151,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill and chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 148,537 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 146,560 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 142,424 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 138,804 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 136,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 136,020 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 127,532 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

accident damage to nearside front

nearside rear position light dim

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2013 127,429 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

accident damage to nearside front

nearside rear position light dim

offside wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2012 105,862 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,463 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 98,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 83,694 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 66,384 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,162 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 30,860 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,756 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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SB53 CVC is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SB53 CVC, 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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SB53 CVC is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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