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WU52 BXZ

2002 Toyota Prius

Green Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

187,203 mi
Last recorded187,203 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Toyota Prius83,628 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 BXZ
MakeToyota
ModelPrius
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 187,203 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 177,068 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hybrid electric/petrol powered vehicle, emmision test not required

Fail 12 Sep 2012 166,674 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 166,674 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 153,906 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted with rust

Fail 8 Sep 2011 153,906 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted with rust

Pass 10 Sep 2010 148,468 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2009 143,689 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 143,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 137,835 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 132,107 miles

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

Slight bulge on inner wall of lhr tyre.

Pass 11 Sep 2006 108,796 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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WU52 BXZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius in Green with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU52 BXZ, 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 WU52 BXZ registered?

WU52 BXZ is a 2002 Toyota Prius, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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