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GV53 UFE

2003 Toyota Prius

Bronze Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,621 mi
Last recorded126,621 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 UFE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBronze
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2021 126,621 miles

Advised driver on damage to rear bumper n/s

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 115,876 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 109,788 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 109,788 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 103,810 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2018 103,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Nov 2017 99,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 27 Nov 2017 99,733 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 95,996 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 95,996 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 93,656 miles

Unable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

Fail 9 Dec 2015 93,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer side wall. 195/55/r16-87v (4.1.D.1a)

Unable to check all seat belts due to child seat.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,268 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 90,268 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 85,541 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,477 miles

both cv joints slight play front pads low

Pass 24 Nov 2011 64,917 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 53,268 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 43,732 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 33,467 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 33,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,693 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 19,386 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 UFE is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Bronze with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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