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EJ51 XUO

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

127,886 mi
Last recorded127,886 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 XUO
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2025 127,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output polish (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine light on

Fail 18 Jan 2025 127,859 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output polish (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine light on

Pass 20 Jan 2024 124,583 miles

engine management light on

rear undercarriage has heavy corriosion

Fail 19 Jan 2024 124,570 miles

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached lens (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

rear undercarriage has heavy corriosion

Pass 23 Jan 2023 122,078 miles

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

rear under carriage has corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 120,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

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

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

exhaust support and joint has heavy corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2022 120,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

exhaust support and joint has heavy corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2021 117,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

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

Offside Rear Inner sill has corrosion

Rear exhaust joint has slight leak

Pass 22 Jul 2019 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure cover missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 112,734 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure cover missing (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 108,479 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 108,479 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 105,550 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 102,317 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

Pass 22 Jul 2015 100,431 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 100,431 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 97,814 miles

o/side outer sill panel surface corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2014 97,804 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

o/side outer sill panel surface corrosion

Fail 17 Jun 2013 94,157 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,157 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jun 2012 91,201 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2012 91,201 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,686 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 77,847 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,996 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 66,804 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 52,582 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 38,668 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 38,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 XUO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 XUO, 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 XUO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 November 2001.

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