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RF51 FUW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

288,178 mi
Last recorded288,178 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 FUW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 288,178 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2024 247,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 209,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2022 175,083 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 175,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 152,094 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 148,219 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 145,898 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 145,864 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 142,197 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 139,568 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 135,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 119,690 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 97,958 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 81,556 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 65,334 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly worn to 2.5mm

slight play nearside front steering arm

Pass 29 Jan 2011 50,447 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 39,263 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 374,647 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 33,473 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,497 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 28,497 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 23,637 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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RF51 FUW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RF51 FUW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF51 FUW registered?

RF51 FUW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 October 2001.

Is RF51 FUW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 FUW shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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