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HJ51 TFA

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

84,354 mi
Last recorded84,354 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ51 TFA
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 84,354 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2025 84,354 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2024 83,260 miles

Clutch excessively worn

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2024 83,260 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Clutch excessively worn

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 82,133 miles

n/s headlamp deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2022 80,583 miles

front anti roll bar and rear axle bushes deteriorated

n/s headlamp light intensity poor

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Oct 2022 80,582 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

front anti roll bar and rear axle bushes deteriorated

n/s headlamp light intensity poor

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2021 79,468 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion starting show

Pass 6 Oct 2020 78,794 miles

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/poor condition

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

rear registration plate poor condition

Fail 6 Oct 2020 78,794 miles

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

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

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

front anti roll bar bushes deteriorated/poor condition

n/s headlamp lens deteriorated

rear registration plate poor condition

Pass 23 Sep 2019 77,620 miles

front anti roll bar bushes poor condition

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Oct 2018 75,759 miles

CORROSION STARTING TO APPEAR UNDERNEATH

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 72,648 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 69,903 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2016 69,903 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 63,287 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 10 Oct 2015 63,287 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

eml light on

Pass 4 Oct 2014 52,826 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 52,675 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2013 45,140 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 28 Sep 2013 45,140 miles

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 6 Oct 2012 38,245 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 5 Oct 2011 33,635 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 31,514 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 31,514 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 28,799 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,038 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,591 miles

Front brake pads are getting low

N/s wiper blade is split

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,102 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 21,102 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 16,700 miles

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

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)

front wipers split

Pass 30 Aug 2005 12,293 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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HJ51 TFA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 HJ51 TFA, 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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HJ51 TFA is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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