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GY53 UFB

2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

299,999 mi
Last recorded299,999 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2017 299,999 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured outer sill damaged (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable components

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 21 Sep 2016 299,999 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front mirror damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

nearside front and nearside rear sills damaged prior to mot

under side components corroded including prescribed areas not considered excessive

Fail 15 Sep 2016 299,999 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front mirror damaged

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

nearside front and nearside rear sills damaged prior to mot

rear seats forward unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

under side components corroded including prescribed areas not considered excessive

Pass 14 Oct 2015 293,356 miles

Nearside Front nearside front tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.

plastic sill cover fitted to nearside only.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 292,346 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front nearside front tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.

offside front tyre almost bald on inner shoulder.

plastic sill cover fitted to nearside only.

Pass 3 Oct 2014 264,170 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various body panel damaged

Fail 2 Oct 2014 264,170 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

various body panel damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2013 235,081 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 235,081 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2013 234,759 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers ddoor mirror damaged

knocking from steering rack

parking brake lever travel

Pass 5 Sep 2012 208,156 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Fail 5 Sep 2012 208,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front wiper blades smearing slightly

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 189,700 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 189,699 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

All brake discs corroded

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil level below minimum

Pass 12 Oct 2010 169,188 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 169,188 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake fluid light is on but level is ok

Pass 5 Oct 2009 147,586 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 12,388 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 95,821 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 95,258 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 66,803 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 UFB is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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

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