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GV02 LRL

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

136,941 mi
Last recorded136,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV02 LRL
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 136,941 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / subframe mount point area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill / subframe mount point area. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 133,256 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside and nearside rear inner sill's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 129,558 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 126,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 123,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Deteriorating. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge low on tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 119,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 119,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Outer lens deteriorated. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 115,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside & nearside axle beam support brackets corroded

offside & nearside chassis rails corroded

offside & nearside inner sill panels corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is 10 years old and perished around the walls

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2017 111,873 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre is 10 years old and perished around the walls

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2016 108,680 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 108,680 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2015 105,679 miles

Offside rear tyre has minor spliting/cracking around the inner side wall due to age.

Pass 14 May 2014 99,803 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2013 93,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2012 87,797 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 79,586 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 71,702 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 60,383 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 50,338 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 47,734 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 44,134 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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GV02 LRL is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 GV02 LRL, 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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GV02 LRL is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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