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GY53 UEN

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,525 mi
Last recorded58,525 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UEN
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2023 58,525 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 58,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 57,742 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 56,523 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2021 56,500 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 55,880 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 54,256 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 54,246 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 52,201 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 52,187 miles

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 50,105 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 47,852 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R16 87V worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 47,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55R16 87V worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 45,793 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 42,891 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 40,216 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 37,207 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 37,207 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 34,149 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 31,609 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 31,594 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 28,825 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 28,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2008 26,105 miles
Fail 26 May 2007 22,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2007 22,273 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 19,103 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 UEN is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

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

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