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GV53 PFY

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,598 mi
Last recorded130,598 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 130,598 miles

both headlights opaque

front brake discs corroded and worn

Fail 13 Aug 2015 130,598 miles

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

both headlights opaque

front brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 2 Oct 2013 109,183 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2013 109,183 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

exhaust system is corroded

front brake discs are worn and corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,245 miles

Both front tyres worn

Both rear tyres worn

Front and rear number plates will soon need attention

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 82,282 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate damaged

Offside door mirror damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2009 72,841 miles

front number plate craked but not on letters

n/s wing mirror craked but still can be visable to the rear.

Pass 29 Oct 2008 60,931 miles

front pads may soon need attention

offside door mirror damaged

rear nearside tyre worn

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,859 miles

Drivers door mirror damaged will soon need attention

Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,877 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 PFY is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

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

Is GV53 PFY safe to buy?

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