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RF51 TLJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,834 mi
Last recorded101,834 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF51 TLJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 101,834 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides o/s & n/s inner sills, + o/s/r outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 96,929 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2025 96,929 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides o/s & n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 91,227 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2024 91,227 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 81,086 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 75,433 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 69,553 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills o/s & n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 66,813 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre made in 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre made in 2001 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 66,407 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 65,741 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 64,723 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 64,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 63,668 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 61,583 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 59,395 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 56,270 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 52,034 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 52,027 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 47,704 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 47,696 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 44,367 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 44,359 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 40,656 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 36,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 31,715 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 TLJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TLJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RF51 TLJ registered?

RF51 TLJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 November 2001.

Is RF51 TLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF51 TLJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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