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FG51 PLJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,109 mi
Last recorded132,109 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 PLJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 132,109 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (1.1.11 (c))

Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced covers missing (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 127,775 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 127,675 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 122,279 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 122,279 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 May 2018 115,835 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 115,835 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2017 107,568 miles

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

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

Fail 17 May 2017 107,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 98,861 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 88,407 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2014 78,974 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2013 70,540 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 62,801 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 54,588 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 52,110 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 50,445 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 50,445 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 48,404 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,302 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 40,957 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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FG51 PLJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PLJ, 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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FG51 PLJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 October 2001.

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