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BU51 WFJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

63,285 mi
Last recorded63,285 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2014
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU51 WFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2014 63,285 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2013 58,985 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 58,985 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 55,273 miles

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

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

Nearside rear quarter panel repair (body filler)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,273 miles

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

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

Nearside rear quarter panel repair (body filler)

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 49,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 30 Mar 2011 49,392 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Water ingress to boot area

Pass 31 Mar 2009 41,864 miles

nearside front chassis repair heavily corroded

nearside front hub has slight play

Fail 30 Mar 2009 41,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre has many cuts in sidewall

nearside front chassis repair heavily corroded

nearside front hub has slight play

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 19 Apr 2008 40,569 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 40,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 27 Apr 2007 38,695 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 38,695 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,065 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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BU51 WFJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU51 WFJ, 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 BU51 WFJ registered?

BU51 WFJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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