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FX52 FTF

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

126,750 mi
Last recorded126,750 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX52 FTF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 126,750 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2025 126,717 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 123,450 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 114,695 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 98,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 91,162 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 91,160 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 91,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2020 86,160 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 86,062 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer and closing sills excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 81,043 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 75,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

eml light on

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 72,393 miles

Offside and Nearside front shock absorber gaiters split

Fail 8 May 2017 72,393 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing Locking wire broken (3.5.1l)

Engine light illuminated

Offside and Nearside front shock absorber gaiters split

Offside headlamp lens misted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 91,860 miles

headlights fading

n/s/f tyre perishing

surface corrosion o/s inner and outer sill,rear axle and mounts,inner rear sills,rear chassis

Pass 9 Jul 2015 49,078 miles

both side inner sill corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2015 49,078 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both side inner sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,757 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 43,476 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 41,268 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 38,535 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,781 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 32,838 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 29,038 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,046 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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FX52 FTF is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 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 FX52 FTF, 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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What year was FX52 FTF registered?

FX52 FTF is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is FX52 FTF safe to buy?

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