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GP52 JOH

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,340 mi
Last recorded94,340 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 JOH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 94,340 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 27 May 2025 92,465 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 90,828 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces are heavily corroded and pitted both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamp lenses are hazed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs have corrosion on braking surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad both sides are worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres are cracking and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 88,683 miles

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 88,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside heavily pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 86,078 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating

low parking brake efficiency o/s

Pass 16 Jun 2021 83,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 79,154 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 78,229 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 76,469 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 76,469 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 74,920 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2016 74,002 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2016 74,002 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 69,614 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 63,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,629 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding

offside rear tyre cracked / deteriorated

Pass 7 Jun 2012 51,682 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 46,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,542 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 41,768 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 41,319 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 38,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 35,181 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 35,181 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 30,515 miles

n/s/front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Pass 23 Jan 2006 23,008 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 23 Jan 2006 23,008 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the sidewall not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 JOH is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GP52 JOH, 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 GP52 JOH registered?

GP52 JOH is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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