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W972 JAW

2000 Toyota Yaris

Beige Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,706 mi
Last recorded129,706 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 JAW
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 129,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2025 129,706 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 123,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2023 106,635 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 106,635 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2022 96,890 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 20 May 2022 96,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer 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 Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 89,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

general body corrosion under body

Fail 4 Feb 2021 89,622 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general body corrosion under body

Pass 9 Jan 2020 84,212 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Inner both sill slightly corrosion

Pass 18 Jan 2019 80,324 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear sill slightly corrosion

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 80,324 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear sill slightly corrosion

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 74,527 miles

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

fuel filler neck has corrodded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 74,527 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

fuel filler neck has corrodded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 68,835 miles

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

fuel filler neck has crodded

Fail 6 Feb 2017 68,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel filler neck has crodded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 63,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,429 miles

E.M.L Staying on

Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

E.M.L Staying on

Pass 13 Feb 2014 53,682 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2014 53,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 50,894 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2012 48,740 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 34,739 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 33,169 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 33,169 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 30,098 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,248 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,540 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 22,405 miles

both front blades starting to split

both front tyres worn on edges

front number plate craked

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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W972 JAW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Beige with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 W972 JAW, 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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W972 JAW is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 4 March 2000.

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