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GV53 PSU

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,880 mi
Last recorded81,880 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 81,880 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 81,741 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 73,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,177 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 66,973 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front wing mirror coved in tape.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 62,345 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

minor leak of exhaust gas coming from a mid to rear modification/repair

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 May 2014 56,883 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 56,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 50,583 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 43,510 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 37,389 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 28,356 miles

both rear tyres cracking and nearside worn on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2009 20,312 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 20,312 miles

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

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

both off side tyres cracked and perrished on shoulders and between tread

Pass 6 Mar 2009 19,999 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 18,864 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 16,811 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 PSU is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 PSU, 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 PSU is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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