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HV52 JTZ

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

203,378 mi
Last recorded203,378 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV52 JTZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 203,378 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear note tyre sidewall cracking/run on low pressure

note engine management lamp on

Fail 27 Dec 2016 203,300 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear note tyre sidewall cracking/run on low pressure

note engine management lamp on

Fail 14 Dec 2016 202,515 miles

Brake performance not tested nsf shock absorber in dangerous condition (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear worn to edges

Offside Rear Outer sidewall badly scuffed,run flat

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

eml light on

Pass 1 Dec 2015 181,465 miles

o/s handbrake effort lower

o/s/r wheel binding to limits at time of test

rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 28 Nov 2014 168,726 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light on dash

Fail 27 Nov 2014 168,717 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine light on dash

Pass 30 Nov 2013 144,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Nov 2013 144,093 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 130,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,324 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 121,519 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 108,294 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 96,389 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 96,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 85,006 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 72,792 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 72,792 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 57,496 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 41,395 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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HV52 JTZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HV52 JTZ, 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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HV52 JTZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 17 December 2002.

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