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OU52 PLJ

2002 Toyota Prius

Green Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

158,620 mi
Last recorded158,620 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU52 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 158,620 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 158,602 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 146,302 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 140,574 miles

Front both side headlamp has poor beam paten

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

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Offside Front tyre slightly worn low

Rear brake pads worn low

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2016 132,936 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2015 129,309 miles

Child Seats Fitted

Windscreen Chipped

Pass 18 Aug 2014 121,535 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 121,535 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 113,586 miles

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Offside rear tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,861 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,122 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2011 99,122 miles

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

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

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

Both number plates corroded but font still readable

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

Tyre sidewall worn N/S/F

Pass 12 Aug 2010 91,316 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 91,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 83,276 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 83,276 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 75,048 miles

N/S/F AND O/S/F BRAKE DISCS HAVE CORRODED INNER SURFACES.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,179 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 62,521 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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OU52 PLJ is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OU52 PLJ, 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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OU52 PLJ is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 5 September 2002.

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