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SN03 FWV

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,318 mi
Last recorded105,318 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 FWV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 105,318 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 97,691 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 93,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhust clamp insecure

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorate but cord not expose

Fail 6 Mar 2014 93,751 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

exhust clamp insecure

n/s/r tyre wall deteriorate but cord not expose

Pass 16 Oct 2012 85,803 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 85,803 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 79,164 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,285 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,121 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 59,375 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 59,375 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 43,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 32,117 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 32,117 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SN03 FWV is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SN03 FWV, 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 SN03 FWV registered?

SN03 FWV is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 4 March 2003.

Is SN03 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN03 FWV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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