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LO02 LWR

2002 Toyota Prius

Green Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

156,192 mi
Last recorded156,192 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO02 LWR
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 156,192 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 150,485 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security BOTH SIDES (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 147,752 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 142,295 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 142,295 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 135,111 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 128,776 miles

All Suspension Components Corroded Slightly

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 123,383 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 120,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn close to the limit

Offside Rear position lamp lenes slightly damaged

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

Rear body has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Sep 2017 116,234 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 112,361 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 108,308 miles

all suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 22 Sep 2014 103,632 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 99,433 miles

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

nearside front side wall tyre cracked cord not exposed

Fail 4 Sep 2012 96,307 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 96,307 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 92,237 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 82,549 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 78,357 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut & deteriorated

o/s/r tyre cut

parking brake pedal has limited resurve travel

slight bind rear wheels

Pass 16 Jul 2008 71,168 miles

All tyre under inflated

Front wipers smear slightly.

Headlamp electric adjuster switch faulty.

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn and deteriorated.

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

Parking brake pedal has limited reserve travel.

offside front tyre cut slightly.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 65,568 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 65,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 56,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 40,953 miles

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

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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LO02 LWR is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Green 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 LO02 LWR, 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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LO02 LWR is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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