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WF52 VKE

2003 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,556 mi
Last recorded75,556 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 VKE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,556 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 75,556 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 67,906 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

o/s/f brake disc corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 59,400 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 59,400 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 51,120 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,304 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 35,146 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 29,670 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 23,899 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 23,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,657 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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WF52 VKE is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WF52 VKE, 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 WF52 VKE registered?

WF52 VKE is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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