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GV53 UFC

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

108,182 mi
Last recorded108,182 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UFC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 108,182 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 100,129 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 99,574 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 98,104 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly scratched (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,573 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn at edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 94,386 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 91,790 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,408 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 80,739 miles

wipers starting to smear

Pass 2 Sep 2016 76,745 miles

Front Registration Plate Damaged/Deteriorating

Nearside Front Wiper Deteriorating

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 73,288 miles

Both Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating

Centre And Rear Sections Of Exhaust Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Section Of Exhaust Has A Minor Leak

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 73,288 miles

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

Both Front Wiper Blades Deteriorating

Centre And Rear Sections Of Exhaust Corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Section Of Exhaust Has A Minor Leak

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 67,821 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 65,356 miles

Rear section of exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Sep 2012 62,450 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,348 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 47,723 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2009 39,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,824 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,329 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 UFC is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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

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