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W972 OCJ

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,433 mi
Last recorded140,433 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW972 OCJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 140,433 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded As marked. ()

Fuel tank corroded.

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 140,419 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both headlamps are heavily misted. (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill heavily corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded As marked. ()

Fuel tank corroded.

General corrosion on underside of vehicle.

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,829 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 134,619 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded as marked ()

Offside Rear Fuel tank slightly loose corroded (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 131,910 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipes corroded. ()

Fuel tank corroded.

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 131,850 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill has a hole in it. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler neck pipes corroded. ()

Fuel tank corroded.

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,032 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 130,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 129,953 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 129,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 124,808 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 122,839 miles

Front Front (both) headlight plastics deteriorated.

Front Lower Front registration plate has slight damage but not obstructing lettering.

Rear Lower Corrosion where marked on rear undercarriage.

Pass 27 Oct 2018 122,571 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 120,613 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 5 Sep 2017 120,613 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

eml light on

Pass 22 Aug 2016 118,448 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 115,473 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 111,483 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 109,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Apr 2013 102,585 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 94,028 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 85,712 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 78,054 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 70,051 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,594 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 51,019 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 43,765 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2005 35,644 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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W972 OCJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OCJ, 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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What year was W972 OCJ registered?

W972 OCJ is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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