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GV53 UFH

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,604 mi
Last recorded209,604 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 209,604 miles

EML light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall

Fail 11 Nov 2016 209,604 miles

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre has deep cuts in outer sidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2015 198,556 miles

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

engine light on

n/s/r tyre below limit on outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2014 180,797 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Engine light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 180,797 miles

Both front tyres bald on edges

Engine light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 160,197 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 160,197 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 142,371 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cut but not through to chords

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 129,549 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut but not through to chords.

Fail 5 Dec 2011 129,549 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fuel flap release lever broken

Nearside front tyre sidwall cut but not down to chords,

unable to check all underside components due to undersheilds.

Pass 2 Jul 2010 108,592 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 108,592 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2008 76,759 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,964 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 48,691 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 UFH 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 66.7%.

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

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