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SC53 FWP

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 FWP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026
Pass 2 May 2025

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 165,974 miles

Central Rear Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 151,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 151,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 134,227 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2022 134,227 miles

Offside Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 117,003 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 113,243 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2018 106,671 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2018 106,671 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 96,134 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 96,134 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 95,792 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 95,792 miles

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

3 nails in tyre nearside rear

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

engine management lamp displays a fault

Pass 3 Sep 2015 92,314 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 86,354 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 80,424 miles

no steering lock fitted has standard

Fail 8 Aug 2013 80,408 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 73,432 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 73,347 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 67,128 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 56,432 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 51,016 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 47,540 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,483 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 26,676 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 22,312 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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SC53 FWP is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SC53 FWP, 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 SC53 FWP registered?

SC53 FWP is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is SC53 FWP safe to buy?

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