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GY53 UER

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,001 mi
Last recorded131,001 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UER
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 113,121 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 111,087 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 106,634 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 101,806 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside nearside (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 101,792 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails /inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 95,311 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 95,310 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect o/s and n/s (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated o/s and n/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlights poor condition, long parking brake travel

Fail 28 Jun 2018 91,068 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

both headlights poor condition, long parking brake travel

Pass 8 Jun 2017 88,910 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 81,882 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,690 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 74,313 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 74,313 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 69,372 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,617 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 60,728 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 60,728 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 55,622 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 51,115 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,115 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 45,604 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 39,406 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 20 Jun 2008 39,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,826 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 UER is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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