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EJ51 XRG

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

141,238 mi
Last recorded141,238 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XRG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 141,238 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From catalyst converter (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounting broken but still supported & rear exhaust rubber perished (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 131,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 131,833 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 122,224 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Sep 2015 114,244 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside inner rack has slight play

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rack gaitor twisted

both rear inner wheel arch areas muddy

set headlamp adjuster to zero

underbody mud to both rear wheel arch areas

Pass 15 Oct 2014 107,201 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside rack gaiter twisted

Fail 15 Oct 2014 107,198 miles

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

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

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre cracking

offside rack gaiter twisted

offside wiper ends split

Pass 18 Oct 2013 103,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center silencer in poor condition

Fail 18 Oct 2013 103,523 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center silencer in poor condition

Pass 22 Oct 2012 95,364 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

n/s/r tyre is deteriorated on the outer sidewalll - app. 7yrs old

Fail 22 Oct 2012 95,364 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front anti roll bar link bushes are deteriorated

front brake discs are slightly worn and corroding

n/s/r tyre is deteriorated on the outer sidewalll - app. 7yrs old

Pass 24 Oct 2011 90,186 miles

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 90,186 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 13 Oct 2010 84,469 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 84,469 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 11,950 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 72,456 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 72,456 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 60,995 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 50,233 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 50,233 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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EJ51 XRG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EJ51 XRG, 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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EJ51 XRG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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