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SO52 LWE

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,779 mi
Last recorded86,779 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO52 LWE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 86,779 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 85,832 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 82,896 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 78,698 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,165 miles

front brake discs corroded

front shock-absorbers gaiters split

nearside front tyre splitting

Pass 2 Feb 2012 72,095 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 69,571 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 69,571 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 66,142 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 59,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 43,783 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 43,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 25,700 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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SO52 LWE is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SO52 LWE, 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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SO52 LWE is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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