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GV53 KGE

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

135,629 mi
Last recorded135,629 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 KGE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 135,629 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 135,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 Missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 122,017 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 122,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Check strap broken (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Subframe mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 112,563 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise - replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 105,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 105,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 103,974 miles

JUDDER FROM OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,196 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

JUDDER FROM REAR WHEELS WHEN ROTATED ANTI CLOCK WISE

OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH LOOSE

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 99,749 miles

BRAKE PIPES INTO REAR BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

REAR INNER SILLS / CHASSIS RAILS CORRODING

Pass 29 Nov 2018 95,170 miles

BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES CORRODED

ROTATIONAL NOISE FROM N/S REAR WHEEL

Pass 4 Dec 2017 90,823 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING

BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES BECOMING LOW

Fail 4 Dec 2017 90,823 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING

BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES BECOMING LOW

Pass 25 Nov 2016 85,358 miles

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODING

BRAKE PIPES INTO BOTH REAR BRAKE HOSES CORRODING

Pass 15 Dec 2015 79,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 79,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 12 Nov 2015 79,411 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement GRABBING AND JUDDERING (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement GRABBING AND JUDDERING (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE PIPE INTO N/S REAR BRAKE HOSE CORRODING

FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED

UNDERSHEILDS PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 29 Oct 2014 73,240 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front no plate damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2014 73,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres very low .....early rec tification advised

front no plate damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2013 67,609 miles

FRONT NO PLATE HAS DAMAGE

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW

O/S REAR TYRE GETTING LOW

Pass 19 Nov 2012 62,581 miles

FRONT NO PLATE HAS DAMAGE

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW AND TYRE HAS CUT

Fail 19 Nov 2012 62,581 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

FRONT NO PLATE HAS DAMAGE

N/S FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW ......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES GETTING LOW AND TYRE HAS CUT

O/S REAR BRAKE PADS LOW .....EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

Pass 22 Nov 2011 56,884 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NO PLATE HAS DAMAGE

Pass 22 Nov 2010 51,920 miles

FRONT NO PLATE HAS DAMAGE

Pass 18 Nov 2009 43,817 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON EDGES

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

Fail 18 Nov 2009 43,816 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

O/S FRONT TYRE NAILED

BOTH FRONT TYRES VERY LOW ON EDGES

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 19 Nov 2008 37,303 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside front outer tyre wall

Pass 16 Nov 2007 29,005 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2007 29,005 miles

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 23,628 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 23,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GV53 KGE is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 GV53 KGE, 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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GV53 KGE is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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