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GL53 KWY

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

110,540 mi
Last recorded110,540 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KWY
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 110,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 101,139 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 94,933 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 88,934 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle rusted

sills rusted

Pass 12 Nov 2019 87,019 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 83,681 miles

few rust spots under car

Fail 2 Nov 2018 83,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

few rust spots under car

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,042 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,435 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 70,600 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,861 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,691 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,904 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 47,180 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 39,176 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,943 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 22,212 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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GL53 KWY is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GL53 KWY, 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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What year was GL53 KWY registered?

GL53 KWY is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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