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FG51 BYJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

143,643 mi
Last recorded143,643 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 BYJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 143,643 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 133,699 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 124,134 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 121,880 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 119,528 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2021 119,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 118,906 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 118,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 113,459 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 113,459 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 107,115 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 107,115 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,567 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 100,556 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 89,110 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 89,080 miles

Bind too NSF brake

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 89,080 miles

Bind too NSF brake

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 81,863 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 81,863 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 74,209 miles

front sub frame slighty rusty

Fail 15 Sep 2010 65,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 65,473 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 55,311 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 22 Aug 2008 44,767 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 37,871 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 29,114 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 29,110 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FG51 BYJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FG51 BYJ, 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 FG51 BYJ registered?

FG51 BYJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 October 2001.

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