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W297 UFR

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,691 mi
Last recorded82,691 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 UFR
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 82,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underbody has surface corrosion inner sills e.c.t

Fail 3 Mar 2025 82,677 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,159 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,800 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 70,261 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 70,261 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 67,330 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 67,214 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and Offside heads lights slightly cloudy and image slightly dull. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front and rear suspension items corroded and so is the under body of the car.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tread started to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 65,875 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2018 65,875 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 64,595 miles

Headlamp lens cloudy advise polish

Pass 27 May 2016 63,608 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 62,445 miles

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 3 Jun 2015 62,445 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 61,217 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front and offside front tyres starting to crack

Pass 4 Jun 2013 59,954 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 59,088 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 56,630 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

exhaust heavily corroded

front antiroll bar bushes starting to crack

front number plate cracked

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,630 miles

engine management light on

exhaust heavily corroded

front antiroll bar bushes starting to crack

front number plate cracked

rear coil springs heavily corroded

Pass 28 May 2010 50,785 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 47,948 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,347 miles

drivers front plastic wheel arch cover slightly loose

power steering belt slightly loose not yet affecting operation of power steering

slight deterioration both front anti roll bar linkage bushes not yet resulting in excessive movement

Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,262 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 39,053 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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W297 UFR is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W297 UFR, 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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W297 UFR is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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