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GY53 UEJ

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

115,907 mi
Last recorded115,907 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UEJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 115,907 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2026 115,907 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords BOTH FRONTS AND LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2025 115,873 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

BOTH FRONT TYRES BALD ON INNER EDGES.

OFFSIDE REAR INNER BRAKE PAD VERY LOW .

Pass 12 Aug 2024 111,847 miles

BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHT IMAGES AND OUTPUT DULL.

CUTS ON BOTH FRONT OUTER TYRE WALLS.

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR LINK BALLJOINT RUBBER DUST COVERS SEEPING GREASE.

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

OFFSIDE REAR INNER BRAKE PAD LOW.

Pass 18 Aug 2023 98,585 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 91,613 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 91,613 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 89,005 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 88,992 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 88,774 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 85,029 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 85,029 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 80,016 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2017 80,016 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 76,814 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 73,859 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 73,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 70,373 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,898 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,785 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 61,785 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 56,162 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,920 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 45,280 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 39,192 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 31,597 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 26,767 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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GY53 UEJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 GY53 UEJ, 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 GY53 UEJ registered?

GY53 UEJ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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