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GV53 UFB

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

131,479 mi
Last recorded131,479 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 131,479 miles

Nearside Front Constant velocity gaiter deteriorating/slight leakage.

Nearside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Offside Constant velocity gaiter deteriorating/slight leakage.

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2018 128,324 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 125,816 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 122,561 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 118,396 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on coil springs

offside front & nearside rear tyres close to limits

Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,459 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 111,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 106,943 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 102,730 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 98,036 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 94,526 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)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 94,526 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 7 Nov 2008 78,678 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 49,896 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 33,701 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 UFB is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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