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MT02 OZU

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Hybrid electric (clean) 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,385 mi
Last recorded192,385 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT02 OZU
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 192,385 miles

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

Under body has corrosion

centre and rear exhaust clamp broken but still supporting

headlamp Aims misty

Pass 7 Oct 2019 187,613 miles

tested in a wet condition

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

Under body has corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2018 182,904 miles

rear under body corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2018 182,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear under body corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2017 177,544 miles

Both headlamp lenses are cloudy

Both rear brakes are slightly binding

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 168,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 168,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 159,659 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 153,759 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 146,659 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 139,385 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 139,385 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 132,270 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2010 124,363 miles

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2009 115,889 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted and worn

Both front head light lenes scrathed and damaged slightly effecting beam image

**STRONG ADVISE** Nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2008 107,818 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 75,943 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 75,943 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 26 May 2006 51,941 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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MT02 OZU is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT02 OZU, 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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MT02 OZU is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 May 2002.

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