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GP53 CZB

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

143,593 mi
Last recorded143,593 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 CZB
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 143,593 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))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 143,581 miles

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

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 12 Aug 2020 133,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 111,878 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Fail 9 Oct 2019 111,851 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield missing

Pass 26 Sep 2019 111,582 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 109,647 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 103,695 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 103,691 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 95,660 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 87,339 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

Pass 29 Sep 2014 74,346 miles

all four tyres wearing around inner edges

headlamp units deteriorating

Pass 26 Sep 2013 70,928 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 65,746 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 65,743 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 57,499 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,497 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

front brake discs worn, nearside disc appears more worn that the offside

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,941 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 42,308 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 32,944 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,315 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 19,310 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 CZB is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 CZB, 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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GP53 CZB is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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