Toyota Prius MOT Results

Registered in 2003
61.9% pass rate
from 176 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Toyota Prius is unusually good or bad.

  • 14% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 6.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 6.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 2.8% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.57% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.8% fail on Stop lamp
    • 2.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.1% fail on Position lamps
      • 1.1% fail on Position lamp
  • 13% fail on Brakes
    • 6.3% fail on Brake performance
      • 2.8% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.8% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 2.8% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.57% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt
          • 1.7% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.57% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.57% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.57% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.57% fail on Service brake imbalance
    • 4.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 4.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 4.0% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.57% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.57% fail on Brake drums
    • 4.0% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.7% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 1.7% fail on Electronic stability control (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.57% fail on Electronic braking system
    • 0.57% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.57% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.57% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.57% fail on Brake fluid
  • 12% fail on Suspension
    • 5.1% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.8% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 1.7% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.57% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 2.8% fail on Springs
      • 2.8% fail on Coil springs
        • 2.8% fail on Coil spring
    • 2.3% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 1.1% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility
    • 5.7% fail on Wipers
    • 1.1% fail on Washers
  • 4.5% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 2.3% fail on Transmission
      • 2.3% fail on Drive shafts
        • 2.3% fail on Joints
    • 1.1% fail on Exhaust system
    • 0.57% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.57% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.57% fail on Bumpers
  • 4.5% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Condition
    • 1.7% fail on Tread depth
    • 0.57% fail on Size/type
  • 3.4% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 3.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 3.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 2.8% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.57% fail on Emissions not tested
  • 1.1% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.57% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.57% fail on Condition
    • 0.57% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.57% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.57% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.57% fail on Steering
    • 0.57% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.57% fail on Track rod end
  • 0.57% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.57% fail on Speedometer
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  • Toyota Prius (2003 - 2009)
    Much better than the original. An enjoyable, practical, safe, economical hybrid. Looks good, too. Prius Taxis have run to 400,000 miles plus with very little trouble.

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