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GL52 GZP

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

169,841 mi
Last recorded169,841 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL52 GZP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 169,841 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2025 169,841 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 159,388 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 150,624 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 141,493 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 132,957 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 123,165 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 106,856 miles

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

offside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2018 90,843 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 76,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside headlight lens deteriorated

offside headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 27 Apr 2016 61,669 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 61,669 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 60,966 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 60,966 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 59,217 miles

deep cut in n/s/r tyre

rear discs badly corroded

rear half of exhaust badly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2013 57,543 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 55,962 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,636 miles

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

Oil leak

n.s.f tyre slight cut side wall

n.s.r tyre slight cut side wall

Fail 26 Apr 2011 51,636 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 44,027 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 44,018 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 38,559 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 38,559 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 36,804 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 36,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 30,681 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 23,651 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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GL52 GZP is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol 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 GL52 GZP, 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 GL52 GZP registered?

GL52 GZP is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 24 December 2002.

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