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W973 RCF

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,788 mi
Last recorded108,788 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW973 RCF
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 108,788 miles

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

Front bumper slightly loose

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 105,037 miles

Front slightly insecure

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 105,037 miles

Front slightly insecure

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 101,869 miles

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

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,337 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 Both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 96,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 82,882 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 76,972 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 25 Apr 2018 72,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but secure

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 68,758 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2016 66,218 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 66,218 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 May 2015 61,926 miles

175/65/14 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

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

Fail 2 May 2015 61,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

175/65/14 N/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,621 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)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 57,621 miles

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

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)

advise high level stop light inop

Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise nearside front tyre outer wall worn

Fail 12 Apr 2013 53,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise nearside front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 23 Apr 2012 47,890 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise nearside front tyre outer wall worn/cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,234 miles

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)

advise both front tyres outer walls worn/cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,875 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 33,201 miles

both front anti-roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 15 Apr 2008 32,242 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,096 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 28,559 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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W973 RCF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W973 RCF, 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 W973 RCF registered?

W973 RCF is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 29 April 2000.

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