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W394 HCT

2000 Toyota Yaris

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

70,124 mi
Last recorded70,124 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW394 HCT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 70,124 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/SF & O/SF (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension and underside components corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2024 69,027 miles

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all suspension and underside components corroded

Fail 31 Jul 2024 69,027 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

all suspension and underside components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2023 66,004 miles

Front bumper slightly insecure

Offside Rear parking brake requires service or adjustment

corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Jul 2023 66,004 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced n/s and o/s outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front bumper slightly insecure

Offside Rear parking brake requires service or adjustment

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,610 miles

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

Underneath & suspension covered in surface rust and corrosion

Fail 7 Jul 2022 64,610 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Underneath & suspension covered in surface rust and corrosion

Pass 8 Mar 2021 64,142 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 64,142 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,994 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,993 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 63,492 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 62,452 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 62,452 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 59,714 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 59,714 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2014 52,206 miles

long park brake travel

slight bearing noise on offside rear wheel

Fail 7 Feb 2014 52,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

slight bearing noise on offside rear wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2013 44,147 miles

battery loose

oil leak

vehicle loaded unable to check rear seat belts

Fail 11 Jan 2013 44,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

battery loose

vehicle loaded unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Fail 3 Feb 2012 35,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

long handbrake travel

Pass 3 Feb 2012 35,989 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

long handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jan 2011 26,264 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,682 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 20,178 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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W394 HCT is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 W394 HCT, 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 W394 HCT registered?

W394 HCT is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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