MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,791 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
back box exhaust clamp broken but not insecure
Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe cracked at rear joint and clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Inner brake backing plate corroded
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Inner brake backing plate missing
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
all coil springs corroded
oil level low
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine oil level low.
Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Brake backing plate corroded.
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Upper Brake light not working.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens fogged (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system deteriorated (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit
offside & nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor
offside front tyre just on legal limit
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit
offside & nearside headlamp beam image/intensity poor
offside front tyre just on legal limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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W159 JGR is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
Across all 2000 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 74,260 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 W159 JGR, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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W159 JGR is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 July 2000.
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