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YM53 HBD

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

171,624 mi
Last recorded171,624 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 HBD
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 171,624 miles

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Fail 3 Feb 2018 171,624 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight corrosion underneath the vehicle.

under tray fitted.

Pass 31 Dec 2016 171,022 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 163,433 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2016

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 154,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jan 2014 148,013 miles

Both front shock dust covers perished

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

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

Front wiper Touching body work when operated

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F fog lamp lense cracked

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

Fail 30 Dec 2013 147,940 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both front shock dust covers perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Front wiper Touching body work when operated

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

O/S/F fog lamp lense cracked

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 138,858 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 122,724 miles

Coolant leak from radiator bottom hose

Coolant leak from water pump

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust/fuel tank heat sheild loose

Front discs corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Wipers non genuine and skipping over screen

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2012 122,724 miles

Coolant leak from radiator bottom hose

Coolant leak from water pump

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust/fuel tank heat sheild loose

Front discs corroded

Wipers non genuine and skipping over screen

rear discs corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,098 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 88,783 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 75,705 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 75,704 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 69,548 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 55,908 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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YM53 HBD is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YM53 HBD, 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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YM53 HBD is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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