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GP53 CZF

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,396 mi
Last recorded174,396 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 CZF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 174,396 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 172,751 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 172,672 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 169,569 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Fail 19 Mar 2024 169,535 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged twisted (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody corroded in prescribed areas

Pass 11 Mar 2023 126,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 121,527 miles

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

General rear corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2022 121,527 miles

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

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

General rear corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Road wheel more than one fixing loose NSR + OSF (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,369 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

general corrosion rear

Pass 30 Jul 2019 108,973 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 101,695 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 85,688 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2017 85,688 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Both front lenses in poor condition

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 72,217 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,475 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 53,588 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Fail 23 Jan 2014 53,588 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre tread cracking

Pass 9 Jan 2013 49,965 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 44,809 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 40,519 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,147 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 34,064 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,372 miles

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Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,080 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 19,174 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 CZF is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

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

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