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WP53 KFW

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

182,029 mi
Last recorded182,029 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 KFW
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2024 182,029 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion offside rear wheel arch

corrosion to rear chassis by axle mounts

corrosion to rear inner sills

Fail 26 Jul 2024 182,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 177,457 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill/wheel arch corroding

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

corrosion to rear axle

corrosion to rear chassis around axle mounts

undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 5 May 2022 173,358 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

all four tyres perishing

engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring view

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 11 Jan 2021 166,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front tyres wearing on edges

undertrays & plastic trims fitted to sills obscuring view

Pass 12 Jun 2019 161,351 miles

rear axle bushes perishing

Pass 21 Jun 2018 150,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all four tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jun 2017 138,419 miles

corrosion to underside rear of vehicle

engine covers & undertrays fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Jun 2016 126,091 miles

undertrays & plastic trims fitted to sills

Pass 22 Jun 2015 116,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front shock absorbers corroding.

Rear tyres low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 105,161 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 98,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 92,804 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 92,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 78,564 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 63,713 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 125,847 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 103,884 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 76,928 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 76,928 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

front number plate slightly deteriorated

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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WP53 KFW is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WP53 KFW, 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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WP53 KFW is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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