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SM53 VOU

2003 Toyota Prius

Grey Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

104,214 mi
Last recorded104,214 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM53 VOU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 104,214 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills / structure both sides/ front and rear suspension parts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 102,023 miles

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

Front subframe slightly corroded

Front wishbones slightly corroded both sides

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

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

Rear axle axle slightly corroded

Rear both sides chassis slightly corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2020 97,488 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,641 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 92,047 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2017 90,020 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2017 89,750 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both chassis at axle beam mount areas (2.4.A.3)

Rear both backing plates corroded

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

noise from catalyst area

Pass 23 Nov 2016 84,634 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,924 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 74,834 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 74,834 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 69,965 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

build up of condensation in rear light units

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

rear trailing arm bushes perished and deteriorated

slight bind offside front brake

Fail 20 Nov 2013 69,782 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

build up of condensation in rear light units

exhaust corroded/deteriorated

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2012 64,569 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2012 64,562 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2011 59,743 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

condensation in rear light units

sills and underside fitted with plastic covers

Fail 30 Dec 2011 59,743 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

condensation in rear light units

sills and underside fitted with plastic covers

Pass 15 Dec 2010 55,709 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 55,706 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 51,935 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 28 Oct 2008 47,741 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 43,376 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 39,035 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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SM53 VOU is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Grey with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SM53 VOU, 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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SM53 VOU is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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