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PJ51 MVG

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,888 mi
Last recorded91,888 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ51 MVG
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 91,888 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 91,890 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,233 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 90,858 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 87,701 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2023 87,701 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 85,127 miles

poor beam image from both headlamps

surface corrosion on o/s/r inner and outer sill

Pass 15 Apr 2021 81,795 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 80,308 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 77,630 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 75,259 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 72,502 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 68,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2016 68,884 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 67,060 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 63,698 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,562 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 57,752 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,689 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 46,698 miles

Hand brake lever travel slightly high, requires adjustment.

Pass 22 Oct 2008 41,373 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,634 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 30,051 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 24,384 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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PJ51 MVG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PJ51 MVG, 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 PJ51 MVG registered?

PJ51 MVG is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 November 2001.

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