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GY53 UEO

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,829 mi
Last recorded193,829 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 193,829 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

fuel cap not opening as manufacture intended

underside has surface corrosion in places

Fail 14 Nov 2024 193,829 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel cap not opening as manufacture intended

underside has surface corrosion in places

Pass 1 Nov 2023 191,875 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads close to wear indicators (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 176,544 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 176,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 151,879 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Driver door slightly damaged

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

Fail 30 Nov 2021 151,879 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Driver door slightly damaged

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 141,710 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust box slightly leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 137,059 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 137,059 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 132,208 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 128,010 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 123,861 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 119,209 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 114,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 108,174 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 96,402 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 96,402 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 79,202 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,919 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 49,992 miles

cut n/s/r tyre deep enough to reach cords but not in excess of requirements,though i strongly advise replacement of tyre

o/s/r tyre deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,984 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 22,073 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 UEO is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY53 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

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

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