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BJ51 YJG

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 YJG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2020

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

Fail 15 Apr 2020

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2019

coolant low,engine oil below minimum,underbody-components-suspension-springs-axle-subframe rusting,front brake discs deteriorating-pads wearing very low

drivers front wheel bearing noisy,front brakes noisy,sills rusting,rear indicator colours fading

Fail 27 Dec 2018

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated and play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front-replace (3.4 (b) (ii))

coolant low,engine oil below minimum,underbody-components-suspension-springs-axle-subframe rusting,front brake discs deteriorating-pads wearing very low

drivers front wheel bearing noisy,front brakes noisy,sills rusting,rear indicator colours fading

Pass 28 Dec 2017

both front tyres very low on tread,tracking requires attention

sills-underbody-components-springs-brakes-chassis rusting,both front suspension linkbar bushes deteriorating,drivers front plastic arch cover missing,front brake judder

Fail 20 Dec 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive engine oil VERY LOW-test stopped (7.3.D.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

both front tyres very low on tread,tracking requires attention

sills-underbody-components-springs-brakes-chassis rusting,both front suspension linkbar bushes deteriorating,drivers front plastic arch cover missing,front brake judder

Pass 8 Sep 2016 54,343 miles

rear coil springs corroded, vehicle chassis and suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2015 51,596 miles

sills-underbody-springs-fuel pipe corroding

Fail 20 Aug 2015 51,595 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

sills-underbody-springs-fuel pipe corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2014 48,504 miles

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2014 48,504 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2013 46,119 miles

fuel pipes corroded, rear coils corroded, h brake lever has slight side play, front brake pads close to limit, rear sill slightly weak (INVESTIGATE)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 46,119 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

fuel pipes corroded, rear coils corroded, h brake lever has slight side play, front brake pads close to limit, rear sill slightly weak (INVESTIGATE)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,180 miles

underbody-components-arches-sills-chassis in places corroded,both rear tyres cut-cracking in places,front brakes bit noisey in operation-investigate,offside suspension setup looks bit lower than opposite side..

Fail 26 Sep 2012 56,180 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

underbody-components-arches-sills-chassis in places corroded,both rear tyres cut-cracking in places,front brakes bit noisey in operation-investigate,offside suspension setup looks bit lower than opposite side..

Pass 5 Sep 2011 39,943 miles

engine oil level high-dirty,all tyres cracking in places fronts cut slightly on walls,front linkbar bushes deteriorating,fuel pipe/filler corroded,suspension components corroded,front brakes squeeking in operation-investigate

Fail 5 Sep 2011 39,943 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

engine oil level high-dirty,all tyres cracking in places fronts cut slightly on walls,front linkbar bushes deteriorating,fuel pipe/filler corroded,suspension components corroded,front brakes squeeking in operation-investigate

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,602 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all tyres cracking in places

engine oil dirty

handbrake travel high

Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,413 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 34,409 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 56,825 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 27,967 miles

both front wiper blades are torn

Pass 9 Jan 2007 23,230 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 22,458 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 YJG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YJG, 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 YJG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 October 2001.

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