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GV53 UEU

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,845 mi
Last recorded126,845 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 126,845 miles

complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 13 Oct 2021 126,845 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

complete under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 11 Sep 2020 121,694 miles

aims slightly faded

rust patches

Fail 11 Sep 2020 121,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

aims slightly faded

rust patches

Pass 19 Sep 2019 118,695 miles

rust patches in various places

Pass 18 Sep 2018 115,333 miles

c.v. joints noisy

Pass 16 Sep 2017 111,239 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

various small rust patches & rear inner sills rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2016 105,995 miles

front number plate damaged

headlamps aims slightly faded

various small rusty patches rear inner sills

Fail 20 Sep 2016 105,995 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate damaged

headlamps aims slightly faded

various small rusty patches rear inner sills

Pass 3 Nov 2015 102,355 miles

rear tyres close to limits

some rust patches

Pass 11 Nov 2014 96,313 miles

front discs worn & corroded

slight imbalance on front brakes

very slight play n/s/f bearing

Pass 30 Oct 2013 88,878 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 82,699 miles

slight wear on front discs

Pass 10 Nov 2011 74,766 miles

front discs wearing

front pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,160 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,606 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,346 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 34,207 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,207 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 23,235 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 UEU is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UEU, 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 UEU registered?

GV53 UEU is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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