2002 Toyota Prius 1.5L Other · SN02 BCF
2002 Toyota Prius (1.5L, other). First registered 26 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 178,508 miles. MOT expired on 01 Feb 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA PRIUS
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Feb 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,508 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required
- Fuel & Engine
- Other · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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SN02 BCF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/02/2024
- 178,508 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SN02 BCF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Prius (SN02 BCF) between October 2021 and February 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 February 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
SN02 BCF Mileage History
- 13/10/2021175,544 mi
- 26/10/2022177,375 mi+1,831 mi
- 26/10/2022177,375 mi
- 31/01/2024178,506 mi+1,131 mi
- 02/02/2024178,508 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,285 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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