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GP53 HZR

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

194,469 mi
Last recorded194,469 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 HZR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 194,469 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Oct 2014 194,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 178,557 miles

nsr and osr slight corrsion on brake pipes

Pass 26 Sep 2012 161,386 miles

engine management light on

front fog lamp lenses broken

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 Oct 2011 146,216 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 145,590 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 127,771 miles

off side front seat belt stalk floppey

Fail 12 Oct 2010 127,771 miles

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

off side front seat belt stalk floppey

Pass 1 Oct 2009 107,055 miles

off/side front seat belt stalk side play

Fail 1 Oct 2009 107,055 miles

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

off/side front seat belt stalk side play

Pass 14 Oct 2008 88,809 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 88,804 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 68,973 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 47,424 miles

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

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 HZR is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HZR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GP53 HZR registered?

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

Is GP53 HZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 HZR shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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