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HW51 ETJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

109,646 mi
Last recorded109,646 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW51 ETJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 109,646 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL indicates a malfunction

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipes ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Feb 2025 105,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Feb 2025 105,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 15 Feb 2024 101,678 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 101,678 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 97,150 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 27 Jan 2023 97,150 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 21 Jan 2022 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 91,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 88,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 88,267 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 84,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jan 2020 84,916 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense deteriated (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 81,403 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2019 81,403 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 77,374 miles

Offside Front wiper split

Fail 23 Jan 2018 77,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front wiper split

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 73,011 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 72,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14/82h nexen (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,253 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 65,161 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,036 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,818 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 55,818 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,926 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 50,085 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 50,085 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 46,653 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,423 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 43,421 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 40,109 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 32,294 miles

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

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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HW51 ETJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HW51 ETJ, 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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HW51 ETJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 September 2001.

Is HW51 ETJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW51 ETJ shows 32 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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