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RA51 GHJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,466 mi
Last recorded121,466 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 GHJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 121,466 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front both sides headlamp aim just met

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

Nearside Front crack

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides - white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel + n/s/r lazy (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s/r lazy (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2022 121,466 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Front both sides headlamp aim just met

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

Nearside Front crack

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides - white / yellow light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake travel + n/s/r lazy (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s/r lazy (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

covers + shields fitted

under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded

Pass 30 Dec 2020 117,963 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components Corroded

Engine Cover Fitted

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked with Yellow Chalk ()

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides Slightly Corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 116,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 112,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 110,010 miles

nearside headlamp aimed at low point

offside and nearside front anti roll bar link pin bushes perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2017 108,282 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 108,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 175/65r14 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,108 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear shocker damp

Pass 16 Mar 2015 100,756 miles

both headlights slight product on lense o/s rear shocker slight misting o/s rear tyre slight perishing of tyre

Fail 14 Mar 2015 100,713 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both headlights slight product on lense o/s rear shocker slight misting o/s rear tyre slight perishing of tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2014 96,429 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 91,771 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

slight handbrake travel

Pass 23 Mar 2012 87,117 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 87,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 78,149 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,012 miles

offside lower windscreen damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2008 65,423 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

h/brake travel high

Pass 4 Aug 2007 51,371 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 41,726 miles

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

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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RA51 GHJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RA51 GHJ, 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 RA51 GHJ registered?

RA51 GHJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 October 2001.

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