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YS53 YJY

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 YJY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 134,885 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 134,885 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 132,958 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2020 132,956 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 130,865 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 124,870 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Mar 2018 124,870 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2017 120,520 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 113,303 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 109,435 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 109,435 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 106,122 miles

rear exhaust rusting

Fail 1 Mar 2014

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

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

rear exhaust rusting

Pass 14 Feb 2013 99,896 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,014 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 56,245 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 57,448 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 42,520 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 32,649 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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YS53 YJY is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YS53 YJY, 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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YS53 YJY is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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