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GV53 UEX

2003 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,928 mi
Last recorded144,928 miles
Recorded on23 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UEX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2019 144,928 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 138,794 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 138,794 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 135,874 miles

slight corrosion to o/s/r boot floor

Fail 29 Jun 2017 135,874 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

slight corrosion to o/s/r boot floor

Pass 1 Jul 2016 132,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 127,042 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 127,042 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 120,773 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre not to cord

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 117,032 miles

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 2 Mar 2012 105,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 105,645 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 96,641 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Mar 2011 96,641 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 76,659 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 66,785 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s wiper starting to split

rear no plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,255 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,601 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 UEX is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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

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