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W279 XAF

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

189,603 mi
Last recorded189,603 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW279 XAF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 189,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside front arms [rear bushes] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 183,962 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 183,962 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 179,750 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 179,748 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front brakes imbalance.

Offside and nearside rear axle mounting bushes deteriorating

Pass 13 Jul 2020 177,409 miles

Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

corrosion to front suspension and hub components

Fail 13 Jul 2020 177,409 miles

Nearside 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 Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

corrosion to front suspension and hub components

Pass 10 Apr 2019 175,105 miles

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

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 169,609 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 167,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre damage to outer sidewall not deep enough to cords

Fail 31 Mar 2017 167,153 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre damage to outer sidewall not deep enough to cords

Pass 18 Apr 2016 160,550 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear REAR AXLE BUSH DETERIORATING

Offside Rear AXLE BUSH DETERIORATING

Fail 18 Apr 2016 160,550 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded and excessively weakened BRACKET BROKEN (3.6.A.2b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST MANIFOLD (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear REAR AXLE BUSH DETERIORATING

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear AXLE BUSH DETERIORATING

Pass 12 May 2015 156,980 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 152,759 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 149,226 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine oil leak from sump, not topped up. level between min @ max.

Pass 7 May 2013 149,226 miles

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

engine oil leak from sump, not topped up. level between min @ max.

Pass 2 May 2012 145,659 miles

exhuast corroded

rear beam axle bushes worn

Fail 23 Apr 2012 145,651 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhuast corroded

rear beam axle bushes worn

Pass 19 May 2011 141,329 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 141,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 136,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 136,474 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 129,620 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2008 109,149 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 109,120 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 16 May 2007 85,867 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 64,630 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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W279 XAF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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