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GV53 YEK

2003 Toyota Prius

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,953 mi
Last recorded130,953 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV53 YEK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 130,953 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 115,184 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 115,184 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 107,394 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 97,484 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 89,874 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2011 79,916 miles

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

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

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

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2011 79,916 miles

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

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

off side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2010 70,870 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 60,405 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Nov 2008 51,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,959 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 26,572 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)

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 YEK is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YEK, 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 YEK registered?

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

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