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Battery tray corroded
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear ALL rear suspension corroded
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
rear section of under vehicle corroded
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
surface corrotion to undercarraige
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear slight corrosion under vehicle and components
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear baby seat fitted cant inspect seat belt
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
engine covers and under trays fitted
nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Windows appears to be excessively tinted
Rear Windscreen appears to be excessively tinted ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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SO53 HPV is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.
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 SO53 HPV, 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 HPV is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 November 2003.
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