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GD52 ABX

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

217,946 mi
Last recorded217,946 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD52 ABX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 217,946 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 216,815 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 209,854 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 207,464 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken lamp still secure

Fail 25 Aug 2022 207,379 miles

Central Front Seat belt not functioning as intended missing (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp bracket broken lamp still secure

Pass 6 Sep 2021 201,440 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both rear axle bush cracking or perishing

Fail 23 Aug 2021 201,274 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded hole close rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill corroded hole close rear axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Both rear axle bush cracking or perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2020 197,862 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

Pass 30 Aug 2019 192,531 miles

2x child seats fitted in rear

o/s/r handbrake performance poor

o/s/r inner sill has 5p piece size hole

Pass 18 Aug 2018 180,816 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

child seat fitted in o/s/r seat

o/s/r handbrake performance low

Pass 23 Aug 2017 170,947 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 169,909 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 157,435 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin borderline pass (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 150,616 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2014 146,201 miles

no emissions as vehicle is a hybrid

Pass 23 Feb 2013 139,411 miles

emissions register 0.00

Pass 10 Feb 2012 131,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

front number plate cracked

Fail 18 Feb 2011 116,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2011 116,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2010 97,064 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 63,081 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 34,079 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 27,429 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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GD52 ABX is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GD52 ABX, 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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GD52 ABX is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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