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FJ02 GZG

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,806 mi
Last recorded79,806 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ02 GZG
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,806 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,669 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 73,563 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front shocker protectors split

Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,933 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 62,607 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 56,375 miles

advise - front tyres wearing on inside edges - tracking out

Pass 6 Mar 2008 50,605 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 44,416 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 44,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,631 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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FJ02 GZG is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Prius models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 83,628 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 FJ02 GZG, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Prius is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FJ02 GZG is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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