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EF51 MSX

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,238 mi
Last recorded114,238 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF51 MSX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 114,238 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 108,162 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2021 108,162 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 100,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mountain points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 100,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear axle mountain points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2018 90,259 miles

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

Parking brake lever near reserve travel limit

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 81,247 miles

Front headlamp lens both side deteriorating

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

various components and prescribed areas slight corrosion

Pass 6 Jan 2016 74,830 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 67,059 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 66,955 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 57,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2013 57,305 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Oct 2012 55,123 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 55,118 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 52,214 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 49,223 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 46,555 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 43,511 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 43,511 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 40,810 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 37,640 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 34,461 miles

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

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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EF51 MSX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EF51 MSX, 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 EF51 MSX registered?

EF51 MSX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 November 2001.

Is EF51 MSX safe to buy?

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