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GV53 YGG

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

155,069 mi
Last recorded155,069 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 155,069 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 140,193 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 128,970 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 116,020 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 115,401 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 115,302 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 115,302 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 113,847 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 113,835 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 102,755 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2014 102,755 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake discs corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2013 101,597 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 89,662 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,372 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 68,806 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 57,779 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 44,676 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 YGG is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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