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SO51 CJF

2002 Toyota Prius

Silver Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,305 mi
Last recorded186,305 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 CJF
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2014 186,305 miles

slight judder n/s/f +/o/s/r foot brake

wear to rear axle bushes

windscreen chipped

Fail 8 Dec 2014 186,305 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight judder n/s/f +/o/s/r foot brake

wear to rear axle bushes

windscreen chipped

Pass 4 Dec 2013 172,388 miles

Stone chips in front windscreen.

Fail 3 Dec 2013 172,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Stone chips in front windscreen.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 159,856 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre cracked/perished

rear brakes binding but not excessive

Fail 10 Jan 2011 135,435 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 133,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 112,458 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 93,430 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 79,617 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 61,025 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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SO51 CJF is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Silver with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO51 CJF, 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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What year was SO51 CJF registered?

SO51 CJF is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 3 January 2002.

Is SO51 CJF safe to buy?

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