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GV53 PDZ

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 PDZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017
Pass 26 Oct 2016 184,375 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 151,346 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 142,835 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 138,642 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 138,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 113,610 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 80,006 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 79,922 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 77,685 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 77,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,996 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,845 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 12 Oct 2007 44,320 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,902 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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GV53 PDZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GV53 PDZ, 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 GV53 PDZ registered?

GV53 PDZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is GV53 PDZ safe to buy?

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