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YB52 VMR

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,253 mi
Last recorded65,253 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 VMR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 65,253 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 65,253 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)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 61,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 61,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 57,473 miles

front tyres wearing on outer tread

Fail 9 Aug 2010 57,473 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on outer tread

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,266 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,144 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 19,553 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 44,095 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 37,154 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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YB52 VMR is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YB52 VMR, 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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YB52 VMR is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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