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W161 TGF

2000 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

47,536 mi
Last recorded47,536 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 TGF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 47,536 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output just meeting requirements (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2026 47,524 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill has a hole in it (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output just meeting requirements (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 45,190 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 45,127 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired Linkage broken. (1.1.17 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 42,305 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2023 39,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 38,459 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2021 30,495 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 30,495 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 28,872 miles

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged but is structurally intact

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and less at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 28,838 miles

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

High level stop lamp not working

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill damaged but is structurally intact

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and less at the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill at axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 26,836 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 26,801 miles

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 24,704 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both sides and tyres (5.2.2 (c) (i))

both front lower suspension arms corroding

both rear inner body sills corroding

Pass 27 Feb 2018 23,683 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall perished

Pass 7 Mar 2017 22,141 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 21,167 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 20,298 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 19,545 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 18,718 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)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,922 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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 17,095 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 16,675 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 16,674 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 15,879 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 15,050 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,164 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 12,806 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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W161 TGF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 W161 TGF, 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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What year was W161 TGF registered?

W161 TGF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 17 April 2000.

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