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BJ51 BXZ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,543 mi
Last recorded106,543 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BXZ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 106,543 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2026 106,543 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 105,738 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 104,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 103,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2023 103,866 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2022 102,688 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 102,539 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 101,798 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 99,650 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 99,650 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 95,871 miles

Front ex bracket broken

Rear wiper worn

Pass 5 Aug 2017 92,335 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 88,669 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 88,669 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 85,296 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 85,294 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Offside Front Drag link end socket spring weak (2.2.B.1e)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 81,495 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,895 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 77,895 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 73,817 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 69,224 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 69,224 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,160 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 65,160 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 61,329 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 54,091 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 46,953 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,485 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both front + offside rear tyres worn/ wearing on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2005 32,241 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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BJ51 BXZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,035 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 Yaris fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 149,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ51 BXZ, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ51 BXZ registered?

BJ51 BXZ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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