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WJ51 USM

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

62,116 mi
Last recorded62,116 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 USM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 62,116 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 62,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,897 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

Fail 5 Sep 2016 57,871 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 31 Aug 2015 55,433 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 54,178 miles

Both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses are corroding.

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2014 54,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear brake pipes to flexi hoses are corroding.

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 51,366 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 49,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,301 miles

metalbrake pipes starting to corrode at rear of car

Fail 10 Aug 2011 47,301 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

metalbrake pipes starting to corrode at rear of car

Pass 11 Aug 2010 44,864 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,506 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 37,468 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 37,468 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 34,117 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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WJ51 USM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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