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GY53 UEX

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,435 mi
Last recorded134,435 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 134,435 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 133,975 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2010 118,542 miles

Chips in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre low tread nail in tyre.

Rear suspension beam bushes cracking.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

offside front tyre low tread nail in tyre.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 118,490 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Chips in front windscreen.

Covers fitted to vehicle.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs lipped advise wheels removed brake inspection.

Nearside front tyre low tread.

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre low tread nail in tyre.

Rear suspension beam bushes cracking.

Various underbody surface corrosion.

offside front tyre low tread nail in tyre.

Pass 17 Nov 2009 102,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 91,409 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f brake pad low

Pass 12 Oct 2007 68,511 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 45,498 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 UEX is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UEX, 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 UEX registered?

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

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