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GP53 AZV

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

87,567 mi
Last recorded87,567 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 AZV
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 87,567 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 83,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 80,706 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 80,706 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 78,246 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 75,995 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 75,995 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 74,745 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 72,238 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 69,362 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2018 69,362 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 May 2017 65,310 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 65,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2016 61,326 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 57,738 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 55,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2013 53,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

possible pin-hole leak to nearside front outer cv gaitor

Pass 15 May 2012 47,769 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 40,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 28,920 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 26,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 23,114 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,006 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre side wall damage.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,261 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2006 17,058 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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GP53 AZV is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GP53 AZV, 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 GP53 AZV registered?

GP53 AZV is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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