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GP53 DTN

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,564 mi
Last recorded120,564 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 120,564 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 119,229 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 116,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 114,505 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 112,047 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 108,291 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 103,769 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 103,769 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 100,539 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 96,702 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 96,702 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both Sides & Perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 92,731 miles

front brake pads and discs wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,844 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 85,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 78,460 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,148 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 65,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 61,095 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 61,065 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 54,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 47,997 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 41,725 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 DTN is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver 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 DTN, 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 DTN registered?

GP53 DTN is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is GP53 DTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 DTN shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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