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LT51 EMJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

79,077 mi
Last recorded79,077 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT51 EMJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 79,077 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 60,343 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 73,319 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2025 73,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 69,503 miles

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 69,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 67,771 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 67,771 miles

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

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

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 65,708 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 64,734 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 64,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 61,878 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 58,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 57,369 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 52,590 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 52,590 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 50,458 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 50,326 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 46,706 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 43,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 40,175 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 36,526 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2009 36,526 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 32,983 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,378 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 27,446 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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LT51 EMJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LT51 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LT51 EMJ registered?

LT51 EMJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 September 2001.

Is LT51 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT51 EMJ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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