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FY51 FAJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

110,426 mi
Last recorded110,426 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 FAJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 110,426 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

under body corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2020 110,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front sub frame corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2019 104,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 104,784 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 102,585 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 102,585 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,610 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 98,165 miles

Front brake pads and discs wearing

Fail 30 Jul 2016 98,165 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,248 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 90,248 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 79,406 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 73,841 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 66,917 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 16 Sep 2011 60,914 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,674 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,379 miles

nsf tyre on limit

osf tyre 2mm

Pass 25 Sep 2008 42,911 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 34,591 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 27,938 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,945 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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FY51 FAJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FY51 FAJ, 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 FY51 FAJ registered?

FY51 FAJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 September 2001.

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