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GJ51 SDY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

211,275 mi
Last recorded211,275 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ51 SDY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 211,275 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 209,149 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 200,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 192,035 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 183,156 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 174,858 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 162,573 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 146,648 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 129,699 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 119,866 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 111,893 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 108,795 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 101,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 3 Oct 2012 101,098 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 21 Sep 2011 88,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords.

Fail 17 Sep 2010 78,209 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 78,209 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Slight noise from nsr wheel bearing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 70,872 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 70,872 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,730 miles

Advise that there is slight play in the N/S steering rack drumstick pivot.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,683 miles

Advise slight end play detected at steering rack side tubes.

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 40,898 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres showing signs of age (cracking)

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 SDY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 GJ51 SDY, 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 GJ51 SDY registered?

GJ51 SDY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 September 2001.

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