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W279 BNW

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

183,189 mi
Last recorded183,189 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 BNW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Feb 2021 183,189 miles

Central Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL- Within 30cm of Seatbelt mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL- Within 30cm of suspension mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 180,722 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 180,719 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced BOTH HEADLIGHTS (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire BREATHER HOSE ON TANK (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 163,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose corroded Filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front BRAKE- back plate corroded.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 163,221 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Within 30cm of sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and Outer - within 30cm of suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and noisy (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose corroded Filler pipe (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front BRAKE- back plate corroded.

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Nearside and Offside beam axle front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 143,664 miles

BOTH FRONT ANTIROLL BAR DROP LINKS ARE WORN (RUBBERS)

BOTH FUEL FILLER PIPES ARE HEAVILY CORRODED

REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 12 Jan 2017 127,285 miles

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTER AND REAR SILENCERS

Fail 10 Jan 2017 127,278 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES (LENSES FADED) (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake excessively fluctuating BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.3)

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

SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTER AND REAR SILENCERS

Pass 4 Jan 2016 113,915 miles

front headlamps , lenses poor condition / poor light output

some corrosion of fuel filler neck

Pass 23 Jan 2015 110,204 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 110,204 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 106,253 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 106,253 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust loose and slight blow at centre clamp

some corrosion of both rear inner sills by suspension mountings

Pass 19 Jan 2013 101,672 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 97,148 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 91,765 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

all 4 tyres perished and in poor condition

Fail 13 Jan 2011 91,765 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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)

all 4 tyres perished and in poor condition

Pass 30 Dec 2009 87,571 miles

long h/brake travel

Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,677 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 78,141 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 78,140 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 73,002 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 66,747 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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W279 BNW 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 W279 BNW, 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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W279 BNW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 13 July 2000.

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