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W953 WMJ

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,449 mi
Last recorded66,449 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW953 WMJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2019 66,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner 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))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 64,756 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

under body corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 63,227 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion light corrosion all over (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,829 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955015 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

center and rear exhaust rusty

dent rear of car

Pass 14 Jul 2014 58,943 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 57,225 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 57,196 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both headlamps have opaque lenes.

Offside front headlamp adjuster not working.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,024 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)

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

road springs very rusty front and rear

Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,996 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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)

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

road springs very rusty front and rear

Pass 19 Jul 2011 53,338 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 53,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 50,929 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,800 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 48,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,556 miles

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

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 44,153 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 41,532 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,532 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 38,646 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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W953 WMJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W953 WMJ, 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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W953 WMJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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