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OV52 GZP

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,634 mi
Last recorded211,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV52 GZP
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2023 211,634 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 189,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 189,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 176,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 170,890 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 167,359 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 167,357 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,090 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 162,090 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 158,858 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 158,858 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 157,797 miles

childseat in situe

covers & shields fitted

multiple points of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Fail 10 May 2016 157,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

childseat in situe

covers & shields fitted

multiple points of slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 13 May 2015 153,145 miles

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

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Fail 12 May 2015 153,145 miles

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

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

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

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

surface corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 26 Mar 2014 147,449 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 147,448 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on edge and perished

Pass 28 Mar 2013 141,275 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 129,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2012 129,660 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2011 125,253 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 125,202 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

o/s/f tyre has slight sidewall damage but not to cord

o/s/r tyre mishaped

Pass 16 Mar 2010 112,006 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 102,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 94,464 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 85,110 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 71,521 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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OV52 GZP is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OV52 GZP, 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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OV52 GZP is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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