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RY51 YWX

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

125,459 mi
Last recorded125,459 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY51 YWX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 125,459 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cut/cracked 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underneath suspension and bodywork

Fail 24 Feb 2025 125,459 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both fronts no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF and both rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing insecure

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cut/cracked 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion underneath suspension and bodywork

Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,344 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose casing insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders 2/3mm across 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders 3mm across (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 112,512 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,183 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 105,958 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 105,950 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 105,455 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2018 105,455 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2017 103,556 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 101,666 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 94,529 miles

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

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

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

Offside Front LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BOOT APPEARS TO BE LEAKING GREASE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 94,529 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

BOTH FRONT WIPERS SPLIT

BOTH REAR TYRES BADLY PERISHED

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

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

Offside Front LOWER ARM BALL JOINT BOOT APPEARS TO BE LEAKING GREASE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBER MOUNTING BUSHES DETERIORATED

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 84,721 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 76,729 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 67,951 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 67,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 60,160 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 53,097 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 43,515 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 34,630 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 27,432 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 27,432 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,739 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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RY51 YWX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 RY51 YWX, 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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RY51 YWX is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 27 November 2001.

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