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FY51 GZE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

177,170 mi
Last recorded177,170 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 GZE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 177,170 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 177,170 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2017 170,944 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 168,306 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear o/s n/s (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 21 Nov 2015 164,866 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s and inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 158,030 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake master cylinder has signs of a leak

front brake discs wearing thin

front exhaust mount broken but system still supported

nearside front position lamp slightly dim

offside headlamp aim beam slightly distorted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 134,861 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 134,861 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 120,098 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 120,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 102,492 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 88,782 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 88,782 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 75,399 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 60,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 46,155 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 46,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet difficulte to open

front disc backing plate touching disc .

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,627 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 GZE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 FY51 GZE, 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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FY51 GZE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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