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GP52 JRV

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,196 mi
Last recorded125,196 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP52 JRV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 125,196 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 122,908 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 117,892 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 117,892 miles

Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 111,397 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 111,393 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,887 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 99,776 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 99,772 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 92,533 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 92,530 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 85,070 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 77,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 67,429 miles

ADVISE brake discs rusty

ADVISE o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 67,429 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ADVISE brake discs rusty

ADVISE o/s/f tyre worn low on edge

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,984 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,679 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 JRV is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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