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GY53 UEV

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,137 mi
Last recorded159,137 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 159,137 miles

Underbody surface rust including all suspension components, chassis, subframes & also brake / fuel pipes & lines

Pass 8 Jul 2024 157,892 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 157,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 156,418 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2023 156,413 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 153,910 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 153,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear tyre tread starting to crack

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 152,987 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 150,483 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 148,286 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 148,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 146,849 miles

Emissions too low can't do emissions test

Front Headlamp aim beam image incorrect

Nearside Front Shock absorber slight leak

Rear Axle bush perish

Rear Brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2016 133,333 miles

both front tyres worn to 3mm

front number plate damaged

n/s front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Oct 2016 133,333 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm

front number plate damaged

n/s front tyre heavily worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Oct 2015 123,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

steering rack mnts worn

Pass 19 Sep 2014 114,865 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 114,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,862 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear axle bushes are starting to corrode

centre exhaust pipe is starting to corrode

Fail 20 Sep 2013 108,803 miles

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear axle bushes are starting to corrode

centre exhaust pipe is starting to corrode

Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,766 miles

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

front number plate is damaged but secure

rear wiper blade is worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 90,175 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 90,175 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,111 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 70,504 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 70,504 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 58,701 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,000 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 29,869 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 UEV is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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