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WU51 AYZ

2002 Toyota Prius

Blue Electric 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

187,670 mi
Last recorded187,670 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 AYZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeElectric
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 187,670 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 176,817 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 176,817 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2015 167,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 167,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 159,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 155,024 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 149,122 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 149,122 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 140,970 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 140,970 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 134,642 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 134,642 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 127,894 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 123,080 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 117,978 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 117,978 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 108,913 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 108,912 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WU51 AYZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Blue with a 1,497cc electric engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WU51 AYZ, 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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WU51 AYZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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