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BJ51 VTM

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,438 mi
Last recorded144,438 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 VTM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 144,438 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 130,279 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 130,279 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 125,349 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 119,687 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 119,687 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,705 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 110,705 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 101,688 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 90,469 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,185 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,760 miles

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

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2013 64,971 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 57,615 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 54,559 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 54,556 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 50,400 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 50,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 45,084 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,642 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 34,783 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 29,844 miles

front suspension anti roll bar bushes are poor.

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 VTM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 BJ51 VTM, 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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BJ51 VTM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 October 2001.

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