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EJ51 XRU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,075 mi
Last recorded74,075 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XRU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 74,075 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 74,075 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 72,378 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 70,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,018 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 66,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Shoulder Worn. 175/65H14. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,429 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively needs att: as rear brakes new (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 62,843 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 62,843 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked. (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Unable to assess wheel bearing due to brake bind.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 60,070 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 57,349 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 54,960 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 54,960 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working replaced 21/5 watt bulb replaced (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,260 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 52,260 miles

Stop lamp not working nearside (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,468 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 46,867 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 43,989 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 41,055 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,895 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 34,834 miles

front tyres starting to wear low on outer edges of tread

Fail 22 Oct 2008 31,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,358 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 27,737 miles

n/s wiper rubber just starting to split

Pass 23 Oct 2006 23,659 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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EJ51 XRU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc 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 EJ51 XRU, 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

How do I check the history of EJ51 XRU?

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What year was EJ51 XRU registered?

EJ51 XRU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2001.

Is EJ51 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ51 XRU shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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