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X21 MLS

2001 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

115,346 mi
Last recorded115,346 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX21 MLS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 115,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front support exhaust bracket deteriated previous repair carried out

oil level low

osf nsf headlamps deteriating lenses

osr nsr outer sills previous welding repairs carried out

osr tyre badly split and cracked very strong advise

underside of engine very oily

Fail 22 Mar 2019 115,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust flange very corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

front support exhaust bracket deteriated previous repair carried out

oil level low

osf nsf headlamps deteriating lenses

osr nsr outer sills previous welding repairs carried out

osr tyre badly split and cracked very strong advise

underside of engine very oily

Pass 29 Mar 2018 113,741 miles

aims slightly faded

handbrake high

o/s/r tyre perished

rust patches

slight run out & imbalance on front brakes

Fail 28 Mar 2018 113,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated broken (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

aims slightly faded

handbrake high

o/s/r tyre perished

rust patches

slight run out & imbalance on front brakes

Pass 22 Mar 2017 112,034 miles

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

front bumper loose

oil leaks

rust patches

slight run out on front brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2017 112,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high WON'T ADJUST (1.8)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

front bumper loose

front exhaust bracket broken

oil leaks

rust patches

slight run out on front brakes

wipers in poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,242 miles

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

front tyres close to limits & smooth on edges

some brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Mar 2016 104,242 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

aims slightly faded

chips on screen

front tyres close to limits & smooth on edges

some brake pipes rusty

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,106 miles

3 child seats fitted to rear

rear tyres perished and worn inner edges

wipers split

Fail 17 Mar 2015 102,100 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

3 child seats fitted to rear

rear tyres perished and worn inner edges

wipers split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 99,766 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper blade split

underbody, suspension, sills etc corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light illuminated

Fail 17 Nov 2012 93,411 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine management light illuminated

Pass 30 Nov 2011 89,206 miles

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

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

Oil leak

engine mangement light on dash

Fail 29 Nov 2011 89,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

engine mangement light on dash

Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,721 miles

noise from rear brakes when applied during test requires investigation

Fail 30 Nov 2010 80,721 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

noise from rear brakes when applied during test requires investigation

Pass 16 Jun 2009 69,969 miles

rear brake application on limits

Fail 16 Jun 2009 69,969 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake application on limits

Pass 17 Jun 2008 58,584 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 51,178 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 50,150 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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X21 MLS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X21 MLS, 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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X21 MLS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 26 April 2001.

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