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LR51 VTJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Black Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,734 mi
Last recorded97,734 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 VTJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 97,734 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2026 97,630 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2025 89,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2024 88,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

general surface corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2023 83,723 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r axel bush and o/s/r axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded and front subframe corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2023 83,709 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r axel bush and o/s/r axel bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded and front subframe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2022 78,231 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,231 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 63,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2021 63,510 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 51,066 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 51,066 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2019 49,236 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 49,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 46,659 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 44,568 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 42,429 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 40,697 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

advise handbrake adjstment

nsf tyre outer wall deteriorating

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,243 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012
Pass 6 Oct 2011 37,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 37,190 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 36,990 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 36,354 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 33,099 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,664 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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LR51 VTJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Black with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 LR51 VTJ, 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 LR51 VTJ registered?

LR51 VTJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 September 2001.

Is LR51 VTJ safe to buy?

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