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J20 ATF

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

128,786 mi
Last recorded128,786 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 ATF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 128,786 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,280 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 109,200 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 109,200 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 97,900 miles

both front shock covers split

Fail 12 Apr 2016 97,900 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front shock covers split

Pass 17 Apr 2015 85,633 miles

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

both rear inner sills corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls & tread low

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 17 Sep 2014 83,176 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls & tread low

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

slight corrosion on front brake discs inner surface

Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,804 miles

Exhaust Back Box clamp missing but secure

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 17 Sep 2012 71,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 71,233 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,132 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 64,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s & n/s front brake discs corroding

o/s front brake binding slightly

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,131 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2009 56,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 11 Jul 2008 47,620 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 45,471 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 39,553 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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J20 ATF is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 J20 ATF, 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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J20 ATF is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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