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W966 PAX

2000 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,504 mi
Last recorded133,504 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW966 PAX
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Fail 16 May 2026 133,504 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2026 152,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all suspension corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2025 132,854 miles

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

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

all suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2024 131,612 miles

front and rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2024 131,309 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust hangers broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section to inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 128,906 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 128,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 127,192 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 125,780 miles

Offside Front ENGINE MOUNT RUSTY

Fail 24 Feb 2021 125,780 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front ENGINE MOUNT RUSTY

Pass 25 Feb 2020 124,043 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 124,043 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 118,794 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 118,790 miles

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

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))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced otuer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 112,242 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 106,051 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 98,241 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 98,241 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 90,255 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 82,243 miles

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

o/s wiper split

Fail 14 Feb 2014 82,243 miles

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

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

o/s wiper split

Pass 12 Feb 2013 77,441 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 77,441 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 70,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 70,197 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 63,229 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 55,861 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 55,860 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,087 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 49,087 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 42,180 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 42,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 36,246 miles

both rear tyres cracking

brake pads low/change disc when pads needed

Pass 28 Feb 2006 30,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

nsf tyre wearing - nsr tyre starting to perish -

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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W966 PAX is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 W966 PAX, 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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W966 PAX is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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