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GL53 URM

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

101,873 mi
Last recorded101,873 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 101,873 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2024 101,873 miles

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 85,630 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 71,834 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 59,877 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 59,877 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 59,191 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 58,693 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 58,693 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2018 57,459 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 55,293 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 55,293 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 15 Nov 2016 52,829 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,126 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 50,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 47,676 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 44,858 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 41,764 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 38,856 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,579 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,642 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 27,317 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,354 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,729 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 URM is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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