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YM52 EVK

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

256,708 mi
Last recorded256,708 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 EVK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 256,708 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 Nov 2024 256,708 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Turned off Via OBD before Test. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 247,843 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 226,062 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 204,010 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 194,066 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 194,060 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 189,361 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jan 2020 189,176 miles

Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fuel pipe so insecure there is a risk of fire (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 179,747 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2019 179,747 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 168,817 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 160,788 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Rear both sides brake backing plate corroded

parking brake 17%

Pass 19 Jan 2016 156,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 156,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Nov 2014 133,207 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 133,101 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 109,970 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 109,970 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 182,846 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 173,519 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front shocker gaitors splitting

Pass 17 Nov 2009 162,621 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 154,577 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

slight play in drivers seat runners

Pass 1 Nov 2007 141,827 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 141,827 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 104,821 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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YM52 EVK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 YM52 EVK, 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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YM52 EVK is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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