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WL53 KYZ

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

62,607 mi
Last recorded62,607 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL53 KYZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 62,607 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 60,030 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Nov 2024 60,027 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 58,085 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 57,853 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 53,895 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 53,873 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working Nearside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 50,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 48,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 47,218 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,928 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 44,645 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 42,690 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 42,690 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 40,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 38,116 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 35,784 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 32,721 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 29,385 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 29,375 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,069 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear brakes in crease decrease ok.nearside rear locked at 200 offside 100 did not lock out.handbrake ok n/s 180 o/s 185.

Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,585 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 17,199 miles

hand brake excessive travel

Fail 3 Dec 2007 17,199 miles

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

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

hand brake excessive travel

Pass 1 Dec 2006 13,904 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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WL53 KYZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WL53 KYZ, 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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WL53 KYZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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