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WJ51 LXU

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,314 mi
Last recorded129,314 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 LXU
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 129,314 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust joint slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 123,108 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2017 115,234 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 106,123 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 98,728 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 90,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,988 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 81,988 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 81,988 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 76,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 76,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey.

Fail 17 Aug 2011 70,723 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,723 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,089 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 49,079 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,160 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 36,345 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise front brake pads and discs getting low on thickness.

Pass 31 Aug 2006 36,345 miles

advise front brake pads and discs getting low on thickness.

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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WJ51 LXU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Yaris models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 69,035 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 WJ51 LXU, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Yaris is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ51 LXU is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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