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MW52 YZJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,291 mi
Last recorded114,291 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 YZJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2022 114,291 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 110,776 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 107,199 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 104,405 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 99,971 miles

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

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

handbrake on mot limit reserve travel

Fail 29 Sep 2018 99,884 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission unable to be checked (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

handbrake on mot limit reserve travel

Pass 25 Sep 2017 84,736 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 84,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2016 77,395 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (2.4.A.3)

nearside head lamp dim image

Pass 16 Sep 2015 75,193 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 74,980 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 69,324 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 13 Apr 2013 66,140 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 59,706 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,922 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 40,212 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 31,131 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 21,220 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 21,220 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 16,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 16,143 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 15,089 miles

front tyres worn on edges

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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MW52 YZJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MW52 YZJ, 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 MW52 YZJ registered?

MW52 YZJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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