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RF51 SXW

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

107,988 mi
Last recorded107,988 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 SXW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2025 107,988 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2025 107,988 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,888 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both N/S & O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 103,975 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 103,975 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 2x mounts corroded - attention required soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides heavily perished with tread - advise replaced asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

all underside components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 101,953 miles

both front tyres starting to crack in the treads

Fail 7 Jan 2022 101,953 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

both front tyres starting to crack in the treads

Pass 18 Dec 2020 98,914 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2020 98,914 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 93,806 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 93,806 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 85,426 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 76,105 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 76,105 miles

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 70,858 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 66,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 62,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 57,092 miles

Both rear tyre sidewalls starting to deterioate.

Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,149 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 55,130 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 53,571 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 53,571 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2009 48,582 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 43,420 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 38,389 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 32,086 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 25,750 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 SXW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

RF51 SXW is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 15 December 2001.

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