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V939 DCH

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,716 mi
Last recorded123,716 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV939 DCH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2013 123,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 114,967 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 112,767 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 111,501 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hubcab fitted at the time of the test

o/s/f tyer has cut on it

Fail 23 Nov 2009 111,484 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

hubcab fitted at the time of the test

Pass 23 Dec 2008 106,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 101,541 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 101,165 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 97,110 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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V939 DCH is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,500cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 V939 DCH, 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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V939 DCH is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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