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GL53 LXM

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,992 mi
Last recorded63,992 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 LXM
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2019 63,992 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 63,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle both (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 62,662 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 59,357 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 59,109 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working both rear (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 53,686 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 51,087 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre perished along treads within the limit.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,087 miles

both front tyres and n/s/r tyre perished along treads within the limit.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 48,701 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 45,259 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 45,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,452 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,885 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 31,848 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,702 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 20,285 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 LXM is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GL53 LXM, 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 LXM registered?

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

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