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W397 JFT

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,017 mi
Last recorded127,017 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 JFT
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 127,017 miles

Damage to nearside door.

Damage to rear bumper

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 127,015 miles

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

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

Damage to nearside door.

Damage to rear bumper

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

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Wheel arch. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 125,566 miles

Central Rear exhaust leak

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

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

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

head lamps faded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 124,083 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner inner wing showings signs of repair

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

Offside Rear tyre showing ageing cracks

Pass 23 Mar 2018 122,660 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

front pads close to metal indicator (squealing)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 122,660 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

front pads close to metal indicator (squealing)

Pass 23 May 2017 119,265 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front brake hose slight twist

battery condition poor

exhaust front section corroding

rear coil springs rusting

rear no plate slight blemmish

underside of vehicle corroding/rusting

Fail 22 May 2017 119,265 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance side lamp bulb very dim (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake hose slight twist

battery condition poor

exhaust front section corroding

front plastic headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear coil springs rusting

rear no plate slight blemmish

underside of vehicle corroding/rusting

Pass 30 Nov 2015 117,008 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 116,980 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 113,020 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2014 113,020 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 103,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 95,417 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 95,417 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 84,822 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 75,028 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 75,028 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 68,698 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 60,447 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50,928 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,901 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2006 39,746 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2006 39,746 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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W397 JFT is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W397 JFT, 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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W397 JFT is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 7 June 2000.

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