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FJ51 UHT

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

154,044 mi
Last recorded154,044 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ51 UHT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 154,044 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both Rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both Bottom Shock Mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2025 154,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Both Bottom Shock Mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 147,430 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 147,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

handbrake travel

Pass 8 Sep 2023 140,610 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 134,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 128,623 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,330 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 119,583 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 116,762 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 116,760 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 114,367 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 108,806 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 108,791 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 102,239 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 102,239 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick N/S/R (3.5.1g)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear clamp loose (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 98,555 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre craked on inside edge, but not down to chords

Fail 22 Aug 2014 98,555 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

inner sills corroded

o/s/f tyre craked on inside edge, but not down to chords

Pass 28 Aug 2013 86,982 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2012 82,731 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 82,731 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 79,820 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

some deterioration and slight leak from rear exhaust silencer

Pass 3 Sep 2010 76,877 miles

slight deterioration to large offside rear suspension bush

slight prerishing to offside rear tyre

some corrosion to fuel filler pipes

some splitting to front anti roll bar drop link rubbers

Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,019 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 68,719 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Sep 2007 73,116 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 53,530 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 46,219 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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FJ51 UHT is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 FJ51 UHT, 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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FJ51 UHT is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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