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LJ02 GVK

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

119,592 mi
Last recorded119,592 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ02 GVK
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 119,592 miles

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

lots of small stone chips on windscreen Not affecting drivers view

Fail 17 Feb 2026 119,592 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

lots of small stone chips on windscreen Not affecting drivers view

Pass 25 Feb 2025 115,488 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2024 111,405 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 108,501 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 105,232 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Pass 2 Feb 2021 100,339 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 97,286 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2019 91,663 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

electric steering motor noisey

Pass 28 Feb 2018 85,964 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 82,343 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,647 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 71,839 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 21 Feb 2014 70,050 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 67,739 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 67,739 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 65,368 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 62,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,257 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 24 Feb 2009 52,196 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 52,195 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes have slight binding

Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,795 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 41,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 34,326 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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LJ02 GVK is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LJ02 GVK, 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 LJ02 GVK registered?

LJ02 GVK is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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