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444 MAL

2004 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

36,002 mi
Last recorded36,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Yaris60,531 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration444 MAL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 36,002 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 36,002 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 35,803 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rusty exhaust

Fail 8 Jan 2024 35,803 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rusty exhaust

Pass 3 Jan 2023 35,654 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 35,654 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Body component likely to become detached splash guard (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2021 35,128 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 34,972 miles

Front discs sign of overheating

hand brake little travel left

Pass 8 Feb 2019 34,565 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced drop links BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 34,565 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced drop links BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 34,189 miles

wipers deteriorating

Fail 26 Feb 2018 34,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 23 Feb 2017 33,003 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre slightly perished showing signs of cracking 2003 tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2016 31,721 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 29,982 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 26,520 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 23,748 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,043 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 17,366 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 12,982 miles

Advise:oil leak around sump area

Pass 24 Feb 2009 10,503 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 8,184 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 6,481 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Yaris?

Based on 9,038,234 MOT tests across 631,037 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
4,759
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
631,037
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 149,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 133,602
position lamp(s) not working 65,683
Stop lamp not working 58,922
Brake pipe excessively corroded 52,660
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444 MAL is a 2004 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 60,531 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 444 MAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Yaris typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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444 MAL is a 2004 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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