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GP53 CZU

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

141,371 mi
Last recorded141,371 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 CZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 141,371 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn and or perished (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 141,364 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn and or perished (5.2.3 (e))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 139,842 miles

Car Under Sealed Front to Back

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

Nearside Front Nearside Headlight Misty

Pass 11 Jan 2024 130,311 miles

Nearside Front headlight misty

car under sealed front to back

Pass 26 Jan 2023 128,800 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2023 128,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 124,801 miles

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

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

car under-sealed Front to back

Fail 27 Jan 2021 124,772 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

car under-sealed Front to back

Pass 22 Jan 2020 119,231 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2020 119,155 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2019 115,603 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 109,952 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 105,530 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread advise replaced (6.3.1d)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (2.4.G.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts - advise replaced (4.1.E.1)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,324 miles

Front brakes noisy

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread On limit for MOT test (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2015 96,324 miles

Front brakes noisy

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread On limit for MOT test (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake discs are in poor condition

Under trays fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Bottle empty (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,666 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

centre exhaust corroded

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2013 80,540 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,537 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 63,896 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 63,889 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 56,548 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,620 miles

cracks in both rear tyre treads

Pass 5 Nov 2008 38,472 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 29,229 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 29,229 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,112 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 CZU is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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

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