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SO53 HZK

2003 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,748 mi
Last recorded117,748 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 HZK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wing/bumper damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 117,726 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear wing/bumper damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 107,221 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 93,229 miles

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2021 93,229 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine cover/undercovers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 93,182 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 9 Aug 2018 91,082 miles

engine cover/under covers fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2017 89,641 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 89,640 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 79,611 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edges

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 68,339 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 58,701 miles

child seat fitted to near side rear seat, unable to fully test seat belt

Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,310 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 37,398 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 37,398 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 28,292 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 28,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,509 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 26,167 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 23,561 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 23,561 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 20,773 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 17,594 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 HZK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 HZK, 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 HZK is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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