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RF51 LGJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

99,103 mi
Last recorded99,103 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 LGJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,103 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2023 99,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 94,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2022 94,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,040 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

Fail 30 Nov 2020 90,967 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box tail pipe and join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Both headlamps deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2019 87,816 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2019 87,816 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 76,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,407 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2014 59,953 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 55,535 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 54,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Nov 2012 54,848 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 Nov 2011 49,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 49,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 44,890 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 44,890 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 37,949 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 30,727 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 30,727 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 26,195 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,644 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 17,069 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 17,069 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front 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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RF51 LGJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LGJ, 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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RF51 LGJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 December 2001.

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