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NL02 ZSX

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,102 mi
Last recorded106,102 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 ZSX
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 106,102 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread wearing on inner and outer edges due to being a winter tyre (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides chassis and inner sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 90,207 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 90,206 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2014 77,425 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 67,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions engine running on battery

engine management light on.

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,825 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions engine running on battery

engine management light on.

front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2012 57,247 miles

nearside rear tyre has nail in (unrepairable)

rear discs corroded and pitted

slight brake bind on rear brakes

Pass 4 Mar 2011 48,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 37,910 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 28,375 miles

both number plates beginning to de- laminate

e.m.l.. warning light is on dash

o/s/f tyre under inflated?!

rear brake pad corroded and rear brake noisy in operation

Fail 17 Mar 2009 28,375 miles

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both number plates beginning to de- laminate

e.m.l.. warning light is on dash

o/s/f tyre under inflated?!

rear brake pad corroded and rear brake noisy in operation

Pass 11 Feb 2008 19,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 17,845 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,244 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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NL02 ZSX is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NL02 ZSX, 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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NL02 ZSX is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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