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X242 DFB

2000 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,171 mi
Last recorded88,171 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 DFB
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 88,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp les dull (1.7.5a)

both rear coil springs rusted

eml warning lamp indicate fault

front bumper has a slight damage+loose

nearside front wiper smearingslightly +juddering

Fail 27 Feb 2017 84,171 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust box corroded +hole/blowing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box corroded+hole/blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement and offside front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamp lens dull+ (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp les dull (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (strong advice) nearside front tyre worn from outter shoulder+ tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs worn +lipped

both rear coil springs rusted

eml warning lamp indicate fault

front brake pads worn very low

front bumper has a slight damage+loose

nearside front wiper smearingslightly +juddering

Pass 25 Feb 2016 70,962 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 70,962 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 62,324 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 62,324 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 52,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2013 52,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 51,049 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,142 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 46,568 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front discs excessively corrided

Pass 29 Sep 2009 43,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,119 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 40,119 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,068 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 34,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 31,803 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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X242 DFB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 X242 DFB, 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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X242 DFB is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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