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FD51 RUJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

96,463 mi
Last recorded96,463 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 RUJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 96,463 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 96,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 94,258 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2025 94,258 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective headlamps deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 91,976 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 88,802 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 88,802 miles

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 85,602 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 85,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2021 83,033 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread registration plate delaminated (0.1 (b))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at very end (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 May 2020 79,641 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2020 79,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 76,760 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,653 miles

Oil leak ()

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 73,653 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 155/80r13 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 68,416 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre tyre worn unevenly ()

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2016 65,445 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Apr 2015 61,261 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 57,610 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 52,879 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 52,879 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 51,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 51,767 miles

exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 49,511 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 45,634 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 mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 42,003 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 36,011 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 31,429 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,078 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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FD51 RUJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FD51 RUJ, 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 FD51 RUJ registered?

FD51 RUJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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