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GJ51 MVC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,902 mi
Last recorded172,902 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 MVC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,497cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 172,902 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2026 172,807 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2025 168,689 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2024 161,964 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 161,034 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 160,845 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Slight damage to front windscreen

Pass 23 Dec 2020 160,679 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 160,679 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 160,490 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 160,490 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 159,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion under neath

Pass 21 Dec 2017 159,397 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 159,396 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp aim not tested both (1.8.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer seal (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion under neath vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 153,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust has been repaired by welding and paste

Fail 20 Dec 2016 153,294 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 153,027 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 134,595 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2015 134,595 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 127,739 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 127,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 119,378 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 111,340 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 100,877 miles

Wiper blades deteriorating

Fail 18 Nov 2011 100,877 miles

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

Wiper blades deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2010 91,225 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 81,766 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2009 81,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 72,363 miles

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

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

engine oil level on minimum

nearside rear road spring lower rubber isolator split

offside rear road spring lower rubber isolator split

Pass 26 Nov 2007 64,078 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 56,817 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)

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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GJ51 MVC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ51 MVC, 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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GJ51 MVC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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