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SY03 GLF

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

168,067 mi
Last recorded168,067 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 GLF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 168,067 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 128,864 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 128,864 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 88,802 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 88,543 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre cut on outer wall

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

entire vehicle corroded underneath

Pass 22 Jul 2016 81,870 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system corroded (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

heavy corrosion underside and throughout vehicle

Fail 20 Jun 2016 81,869 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear (3.5.1i)

coil spring corroded all4 (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear suspension corroded

fuel tank support straps corroded

heavy corrosion underside and through vehicle

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inside

both inner sills corroded & weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

heavy corrosion throughout car

n/s outer sill corroded & weak

Fail 29 Jun 2015 73,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs heavily corroded on inside

both inner sills corroded & weak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank straps corroded

heavy corrosion throughout car

n/s outer sill corroded & weak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 70,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f brake pad shim insecure and fouling brake disc

Pass 15 Jul 2013 67,408 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 58,619 miles

brake backplates all corroded

front brake discs corroded inner

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Fail 11 Jul 2012 1,340 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake backplates all corroded

front brake discs corroded inner

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2011 51,365 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake disc pitted bad

Fail 18 Jul 2011 51,365 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf brake disc pitted bad

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,145 miles

front brake discs just starting to corrode inner

Fail 26 Jul 2010 47,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs just starting to corrode inner

Pass 8 Jul 2009 42,368 miles

nsf and osf to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2009 42,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

nsf and osf to rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2008 37,577 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,116 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 27,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jul 2006 27,321 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SY03 GLF is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SY03 GLF, 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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SY03 GLF is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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