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M251 YSG

1995 Toyota Lite-ace

White Diesel 1975cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

159,238 mi
Last recorded159,238 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Toyota Lite-ace129,587 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 YSG
MakeToyota
ModelLite-ace
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,975cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 159,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

underside undersealed

Pass 11 Dec 2024 157,526 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2023 155,316 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 152,435 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 150,139 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 148,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 146,870 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2018 144,506 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 139,866 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 135,444 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 135,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

bot missing from bull bar, but secure.

exhaust hanging bracket broken away from body

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2014 124,598 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 124,538 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 119,687 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 28 Jun 2013 119,274 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Jun 2012 108,621 miles

Oil leak

engine oil warning light on.

tow bar electrics faulty.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 108,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

engine oil warning light on.

tow bar electrics faulty.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 103,028 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 93,619 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 93,619 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 81,154 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 74,449 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2006 69,127 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Lite-ace?

Based on 18,358 MOT tests across 2,902 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
3,883
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
2,902
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 904
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 824
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 761
Brake pipe excessively corroded 707
fog lamp not working 704
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M251 YSG is a 1995 Toyota Lite-ace in White with a 1,975cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Lite-ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 129,587 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Lite-ace fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 904 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M251 YSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Lite-ace typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 31 years old, this Toyota Lite-ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M251 YSG registered?

M251 YSG is a 1995 Toyota Lite-ace, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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