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GV53 YDT

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2023 102,181 miles

Central Rear Exhaust heat sheld slightly loose

Front Engine oil slightly to high

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop link lower dust cover slight pin hole (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust sheld slightly loose

Pass 18 Oct 2022 98,919 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 98,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 93,601 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 92,307 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 92,307 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 88,018 miles

Nearside Front side light slight dim

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,075 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 77,536 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 72,317 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 67,789 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 64,201 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 59,156 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 54,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,411 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,161 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 39,161 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r light unit damaged

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,848 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 21,688 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 16,719 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 10,378 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 YDT is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YDT, 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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What year was GV53 YDT registered?

GV53 YDT is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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