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GP53 GHH

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,509 mi
Last recorded124,509 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 GHH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 124,509 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2026 124,509 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 115,740 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 115,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,029 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 93,171 miles

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

Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 78,846 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 66,357 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 58,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 47,476 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 47,476 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 45,934 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance Condensation (1.2.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2017 45,417 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 43,669 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 41,737 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 39,346 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 36,774 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 36,774 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 34,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 32,133 miles

cv joints noisey

Pass 29 Nov 2010 29,093 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 26,218 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 23,622 miles

Front Number Plate Slightly Poor

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 23,622 miles

Front Number Plate Slightly Poor

Fail 19 Dec 2007 19,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 19,519 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 17,295 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 GHH is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GHH, 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 GHH registered?

GP53 GHH is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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