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W421 MCL

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

128,943 mi
Last recorded128,943 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW421 MCL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 30 May 2023 128,943 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition middle pipe/box blowing. (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens faded. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed within 30 cm of lower mounting point. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens faded. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner and outer sill holed with in 30 cm of axle mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 126,040 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear inner sills and under side covered with surface corrosion, however not weakened. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 126,040 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Rear inner sills and under side covered with surface corrosion, however not weakened. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills and under side corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both rear inner sills and under side corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,318 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2019 120,309 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 62,007 miles

Front head lamps misting but has a beam pattern

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

Pass 5 May 2017 114,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cheek tracking as both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cheek tracking as both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2015 105,691 miles

Head lights faded

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Sill covers fitted

Fail 11 May 2015 105,679 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Sill covers fitted

Head lights faded

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,653 miles

engine management light on

Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,903 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE LIGHT ON

O/S & N/R/S REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED SLIGHTLY

O/S & N/S HEAD LAMP DETERIORATED BUT BEAM O/K

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Mar 2013 96,652 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE LIGHT ON

O/S & N/R/S REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES PERISHED SLIGHTLY

O/S & N/S HEAD LAMP DETERIORATED BUT BEAM O/K

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 89,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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

engine warning light on.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F DOOR CHECK STRAP LOSE

N/S/R TYRE EDGE WEAR

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2009 71,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Apr 2008 64,381 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 58,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 47,362 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 47,362 miles

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

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

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

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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W421 MCL is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 W421 MCL, 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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W421 MCL is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 28 April 2000.

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