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SO53 HPV

2003 Toyota Prius

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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

189,317 mi
Last recorded189,317 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 HPV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 189,317 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 175,388 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 161,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 145,523 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 129,463 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 129,281 miles

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))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 113,931 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 103,604 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 95,600 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 88,117 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine covers and under trays fitted

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 87,947 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 80,212 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 69,847 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 59,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2014 59,703 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 54,501 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 48,886 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 42,891 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 39,645 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 35,945 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 31,960 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 28,784 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 24,102 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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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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