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2003 Toyota Prius
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141,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Car Under Sealed Front to Back
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nearside Headlight Misty
Nearside Front headlight misty
car under sealed front to back
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
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 ()
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
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)
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
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)
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)
cracks in both rear tyre treads
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
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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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