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GV53 PFA

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

153,928 mi
Last recorded153,928 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 153,928 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 151,537 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 149,099 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 149,099 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 144,704 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 139,065 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 133,635 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 129,896 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 129,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 121,385 miles

headlamps are beginning to deteriorate

Pass 14 Sep 2017 114,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 107,230 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 99,760 miles

Nearside front has slight panel damage

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts on outer tread

Offside rear tyre has small cuts on outer tread

Fail 21 Sep 2015 99,760 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front has slight panel damage

Nearside rear tyre has small cuts on outer tread

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre has small cuts on outer tread

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2014 91,849 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,800 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 77,519 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perishing

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2011 71,337 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,962 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,410 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 45,037 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,095 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 36,095 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

All four tyres perished and low

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 PFA is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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