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RF51 MLO

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

53,665 mi
Last recorded53,665 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 53,665 miles

All suspension bushes and dust covers are perished and cracked

Corrosion under body and suspension

Fail 25 Sep 2025 53,659 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear exhaust joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

All suspension bushes and dust covers are perished and cracked

Corrosion under body and suspension

Pass 26 Sep 2024 53,041 miles

Corrosion under body and suspension

Front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 28 Sep 2023 52,491 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

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

Inner Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Fail 28 Sep 2023 52,491 miles

Corrosion surface under body and suspension

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Inner Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 51,761 miles

Corrosion surface under body

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2021 51,015 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 51,014 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge conti 175651482t (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 50,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 48,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 46,812 miles

exhaust system in poor condition.

Pass 28 Sep 2017 45,515 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 43,952 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 42,367 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2014 40,469 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 40,469 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,143 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,565 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 34,725 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 32,834 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 32,834 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 30,864 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 29,130 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 27,148 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 24,111 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 MLO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RF51 MLO, 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 RF51 MLO registered?

RF51 MLO is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is RF51 MLO safe to buy?

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