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2003 Toyota Prius
MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,137 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Underbody surface rust including all suspension components, chassis, subframes & also brake / fuel pipes & lines
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
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
both front tyres worn to 3mm
front number plate damaged
n/s front tyre heavily worn on outer edge
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
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
steering rack mnts worn
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)
Nail in offside front tyre
both rear axle bushes are starting to corrode
centre exhaust pipe is starting to corrode
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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)
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)
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)
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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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