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SB53 TZL

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

145,763 mi
Last recorded145,763 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 TZL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 May 2014 145,763 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 134,987 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 15,598 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 93,504 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 79,803 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 68,655 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

n/s/f outer sil slight damage

Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,555 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 TZL is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TZL, 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 SB53 TZL registered?

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

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