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GP52 CVG

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,280 mi
Last recorded210,280 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 CVG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc
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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 210,280 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle surface, nearside and offside chassis leg heavily corroded and undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Various suspension, braking and steering components have corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2025 210,280 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 coil spring corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle surface, nearside and offside chassis leg heavily corroded and undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Various suspension, braking and steering components have corroded.

Pass 14 Oct 2024 203,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle surface, nearside and offside chassis leg heavily corroded and undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded & undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension, braking and steering components have corroded.

Fail 9 Oct 2024 203,344 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner & outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersealed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes undersealed. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle surface, nearside and offside chassis leg heavily corroded and undersealed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded & undersealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various suspension, braking and steering components have corroded.

Pass 12 Oct 2023 196,078 miles

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

Inner nearside and offside / inner sills to floor pan

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 196,062 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Inner nearside and offside / inner sills to floor pan

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside and offside chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 190,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively squeaking, need investigation. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under sealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis & under body surface corroded, undersealed all components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 190,300 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively squeaking, need investigation. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened under sealed. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis & under body surface corroded, undersealed all components. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 185,418 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear axle repair undersealed.

Rear under body corroded, fully undersealed all components.

Fail 7 Feb 2022 185,418 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s & n/s hole in rear axle. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear under body corroded, fully undersealed all components.

Pass 30 Jan 2021 179,398 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2020 175,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorating.

o/s and n/s sill damage.

Fail 11 Jan 2020 175,028 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source 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))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s sill has slight damage.

Pass 26 Jan 2019 166,077 miles

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

Nearside Front 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))

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

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

Offside Front 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 27 Jan 2018 157,229 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 144,824 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 113,470 miles

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2016 113,470 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,435 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

play in drivers seat base

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 29 Jan 2014 83,516 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013
Pass 13 Jan 2012 67,899 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 62,596 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,179 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 50,374 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,535 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 35,588 miles

Rear Tyres are cracking on side walls

Pass 28 Dec 2005 24,949 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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GP52 CVG is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GP52 CVG, 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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GP52 CVG is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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