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RF51 TFY

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,082 mi
Last recorded76,082 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 TFY
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2012 76,082 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

battery insecure

both wiper blades badly split

cover missing ns wing repeater

Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,524 miles

Oil leak

car has dameg repaired o/s front

Fail 23 Sep 2010 67,524 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

car has dameg repaired o/s front

Pass 9 Apr 2010 66,355 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 66,355 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 62,710 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,126 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 57,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 51,808 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 46,911 miles

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

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

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)

Rear tyres worn low on tread shoulders. †n/s/f wheel trim missing.

Fail 8 Dec 2005 46,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres worn low on tread shoulders. †n/s/f wheel trim missing. †

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 TFY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

RF51 TFY is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 November 2001.

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