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GV53 UFA

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,375 mi
Last recorded158,375 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UFA
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 158,375 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 158,375 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 May 2017 151,465 miles

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Fail 11 May 2017 151,442 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH (1.8.A.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid BOTH (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted preventing complete inspection of an adult seat belt.

Pass 13 May 2016 144,670 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 137,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 May 2014 130,340 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 130,337 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 122,804 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 May 2012 110,536 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 96,103 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 96,103 miles

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

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 18 May 2010 82,001 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 71,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 May 2009 71,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2008 59,438 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 50,451 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 46,345 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 UFA is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc other 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 UFA, 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 UFA is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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