MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing properly (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion underneath
Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective not clearing properly (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive underneath (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
corrosion underneath
Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement axle bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front offside and front nearside tyres wearing on both outer edges i.e. inner and outer edges
offside rear bumperbumper damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s washer jet
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s washer jet
heavy water ingress in boot beside HV battery unit
nsf and osf tyres low tread on edges
osr tyre screw in centre tread
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
heavy water ingress in boot beside HV battery unit
nsf and osf tyres low tread on edges
osr tyre screw in centre tread
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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SO53 HDF is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SO53 HDF, 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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SO53 HDF is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.
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