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YA53 OMB

2003 Toyota Prius

Red Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

131,389 mi
Last recorded131,389 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 OMB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 131,389 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Nov 2023 131,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 120,658 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Nov 2022 120,658 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 114,243 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 114,243 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 112,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 112,360 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 May 2019 110,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 May 2019 110,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 104,366 miles

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

door mirror casing cover missing, nearside

exhaust box heat shield insecure, rear

Fail 6 Jun 2018 104,366 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

door mirror casing cover missing, nearside

exhaust box heat shield insecure, rear

Pass 19 May 2017 99,765 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 99,735 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 95,471 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly outer wall cut

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

Pass 8 May 2015 88,429 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 83,492 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 77,509 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,509 miles

nearside front wiper blade deteriorated.

Pass 23 Apr 2012 73,912 miles

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

nearside & offside front wiper blades show sign deterioration.

offside front tyre cut on outer sidewall,does not reach to cords or ply.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 678,879 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 67,877 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,855 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 49,924 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 30 Apr 2009 49,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Mar 2008 40,439 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 34,823 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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YA53 OMB is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Red with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 YA53 OMB, 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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YA53 OMB is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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