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2003 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 UFC
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 May 2024

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and cut /underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear lamp lens broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 104,805 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL DAMAGED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 99,930 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Outer Driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly worn on inner edge no cords visible at present (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic covers on outer sills

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 91,792 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 84,383 miles

Offside Rear light cluster damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Pass 3 May 2018 75,280 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 75,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 65,201 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2016 57,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres cracking not though to cords

Pass 29 Apr 2015 47,151 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Apr 2015 47,151 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 39,791 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,483 miles

o/s front tyre tread deep cut, but no cords exposed

o/s rear tyre perished

parking brake travel, but only just has a reserve

Pass 12 Dec 2012 37,743 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 36,315 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 34,440 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 32,098 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 29,408 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,277 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,653 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)

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 UFC is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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