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GV53 YDR

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,215 mi
Last recorded151,215 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YDR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 151,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension system corroded

Pass 15 May 2025 124,024 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 121,540 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 115,653 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 112,911 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 111,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2019 109,871 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 109,871 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 103,803 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 103,803 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 97,444 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 97,443 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 85,425 miles

headlights becoming opaque

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,285 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2014 67,679 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 67,679 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 62,609 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 62,609 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,413 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 49,532 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 43,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 37,119 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,834 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,735 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 23,225 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 YDR is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,500cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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