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SX53 AXK

2003 Toyota Prius

Red Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,727 mi
Last recorded133,727 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 AXK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2015 133,727 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 113,607 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 113,607 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 110,741 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 110,671 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 102,136 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2012 93,000 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 93,000 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 82,514 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,497 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 55,596 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 42,261 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 29,460 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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SX53 AXK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SX53 AXK, 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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What year was SX53 AXK registered?

SX53 AXK is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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