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NV51 FFH

2002 Toyota Prius

Turquoise Other 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,760 mi
Last recorded109,760 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV51 FFH
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 109,760 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 105,287 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 103,888 miles

Corrosion to rear inner and outer sills both sides

Pass 1 Jul 2019 95,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal offside and nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 95,741 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength as marked offside and nearside outer sill ,inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 86,429 miles

Front Under-body sealant used all under the car difficult to access some component

Rear Under-body sealant used all under the car difficult to access some component

Pass 5 Jun 2017 84,012 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 81,277 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 81,277 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 77,835 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 77,835 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 77,833 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 70,336 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 70,331 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/r wheel bearing not tested

Pass 22 Jun 2013 64,399 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2013 64,399 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,687 miles

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

n/s upper anti roll bar link gaiter split

Pass 31 May 2011 57,779 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 54,354 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,932 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 41,098 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 34,381 miles

front disces corroded

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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NV51 FFH is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Turquoise with a 1,497cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NV51 FFH, 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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NV51 FFH is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 2 January 2002.

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