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RF51 TFE

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,004 mi
Last recorded125,004 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 TFE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 125,004 miles

Lower General surface corrosion

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 124,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and Offside inner edges smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Front registration plate damaged

Lower General surface corrosion

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

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

Reverse inoperative

Pass 9 Apr 2025 118,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2025 118,504 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure mounts corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced b pillar (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2024 112,647 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arms bothsides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 106,055 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,717 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front headlights de-graded

Pass 26 Mar 2021 102,866 miles

Front headlamp lenses degraded

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 97,819 miles

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

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

interior mirror deteriorated

Fail 24 Oct 2019 97,815 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim not tested osf nsf (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective nsf osf (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

interior mirror deteriorated

Pass 25 Oct 2018 85,172 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 85,169 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 69,535 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 69,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 66,155 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,529 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 57,065 miles

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

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

n/s/f inner wash jet blocked.

tyre speed ratings are diffrent on front.

Fail 17 Nov 2014 57,065 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s/f inner wash jet blocked.

tyre speed ratings are diffrent on front.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 52,648 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 52,648 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 49,939 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 46,404 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 43,842 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 41,062 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 39,296 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 36,660 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,617 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 TFE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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