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GP53 CZO

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

188,257 mi
Last recorded188,257 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 CZO
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 188,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2025 178,432 miles

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 173,504 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

surface corrosion underbody and around the braking and suspension but not effecting overall performance

Pass 23 May 2023 169,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

surface corrosion around the braking and suspension but not effecting overall performance also inner sills/mounts.

Pass 19 May 2022 166,701 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides (5.1.2 (b) (i))

surface corrosion around the barking and suspension but not effecting the performance, also inner sills/mounts

Pass 18 May 2021 162,798 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 158,820 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 153,548 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 146,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 132,079 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front headlights frosting

Fail 10 Oct 2016 132,079 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front headlights frosting

Pass 27 Oct 2015 114,211 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 102,058 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,824 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 92,824 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 85,687 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 85,687 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

front discs lipped

osf wiper split still clearing

rear brake discs lightly coroded / pitted

stains on engine posble coolant

Pass 21 Nov 2011 76,274 miles

damage to vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,355 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 57,891 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 48,551 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 38,609 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 28,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 CZO is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 CZO, 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 CZO registered?

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

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