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BJ51 YHN

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

96,815 mi
Last recorded96,815 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YHN
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,815 miles

Under car corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2024 95,331 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 93,644 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 93,644 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 91,554 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside components - front and rear

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Fail 31 Oct 2022 91,535 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

General corrosion to underside components - front and rear

Hand brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Oct 2021 89,012 miles

Offside Front Tyre old and perished

Fail 14 Oct 2021 89,012 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre old and perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 86,619 miles

Long hand brake travel.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Front washer jet poor.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 84,115 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 35,260 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 80,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,351 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fuel filler pipe corroded.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coil spring corroded Both rear. (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2016 71,917 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Both rear tyres cracking.

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 66,541 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 55,280 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rubbers splitting

Pass 18 Oct 2012 50,585 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,500 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 41,964 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cracks in tyre sidewall

Nearside washer jet inop

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 38,219 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 49,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 34,186 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 30,503 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,091 miles

†nail in n/s/r tyre tread pattern.

†windscreen wiper blades smeary.

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 YHN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ51 YHN registered?

BJ51 YHN is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 8 November 2001.

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