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LH02 WRE

2002 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,776 mi
Last recorded147,776 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH02 WRE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 147,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2026 147,676 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 144,346 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 144,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Pipe Joints (6.1.2 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Nearside & Offside (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 May 2024 140,079 miles
Fail 3 May 2024 140,079 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 133,949 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 133,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 126,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2021 118,515 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 113,476 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 113,476 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,324 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,764 miles

long travel at handbrake lever

offside front anti roll bar drop link rubber gaiters deteriorated

Fail 27 Mar 2018 103,738 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 100,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre excessively cracking

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre excessively cracking

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 94,800 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 89,491 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 89,491 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 86,056 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 83,186 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 81,549 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 78,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 75,067 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 69,401 miles

rear no plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2008 61,866 miles

both headlamp aims just on limit

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,442 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 49,966 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre worn & cut outer wall

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2005 35,235 miles

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

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

very slight bind on rear wheels

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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LH02 WRE is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LH02 WRE, 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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LH02 WRE is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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