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LO52 HWE

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

128,898 mi
Last recorded128,898 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO52 HWE
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 128,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear suspensions components corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2018 113,915 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Oct 2018 113,915 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 102,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension shock absorber rubber dust covers damaged allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Front suspension shock absorber rubber dust covers damaged allowing ingress of dirt

all tyres perished , cuts

coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2017 102,874 miles

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

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

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension shock absorber rubber dust covers damaged allowing ingress of dirt

Offside Front suspension shock absorber rubber dust covers damaged allowing ingress of dirt

all tyres perished , cuts

coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2016 89,987 miles

coil springs corroded

front shock absorber dust covers damaged

vehicle wheel arches , under-side , sills muddy time of test

Pass 15 Oct 2015 77,679 miles

Offside Front shock absorber dust cover damaged

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres perished

Pass 29 Oct 2014 68,094 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 61,220 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 57,579 miles

offside front tyre worn

Pass 13 Oct 2011 54,282 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,707 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 46,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,922 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,695 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 29,590 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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LO52 HWE is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LO52 HWE, 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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LO52 HWE is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 18 November 2002.

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