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LM53 GZZ

2003 Toyota Prius

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

127,702 mi
Last recorded127,702 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Toyota Prius85,316 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GZZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2024 127,702 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door damaged

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Door damaged

Pass 18 Jul 2023 122,354 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2023 122,354 miles

Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 120,670 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective driver side (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 116,871 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 114,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 111,530 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 111,530 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 108,894 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 107,328 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear both sides (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 98,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 84,849 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 73,393 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 59,995 miles

Front discs lipped

Pass 6 Jun 2012 47,845 miles

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 30 May 2012 47,828 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,229 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 44,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 38,367 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre wearing on outside edges

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,383 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 29,232 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 27,536 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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LM53 GZZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LM53 GZZ, 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 LM53 GZZ registered?

LM53 GZZ is a 2003 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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