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MJ51 VZM

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

124,460 mi
Last recorded124,460 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ51 VZM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 124,460 miles

both front light units are starting to mist and deteriorate

floor panels subframes rear inner sills and suspension mountings steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

front brake pads are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Fail 28 Aug 2019 124,460 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

both front light units are starting to mist and deteriorate

floor panels subframes rear inner sills and suspension mountings steering suspension and brake components are all starting to corrode surface rust

front brake pads are starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 20 Aug 2018 112,494 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 108,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Jun 2017 108,908 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Jun 2016 102,963 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,690 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 94,690 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 88,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 84,561 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 78,487 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 70,479 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 60,500 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 50,390 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,753 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 31,107 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 27,411 miles

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

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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MJ51 VZM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MJ51 VZM, 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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MJ51 VZM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 October 2001.

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