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X242 ERC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,932 mi
Last recorded61,932 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX242 ERC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 61,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 58,581 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 54,317 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jan 2024 54,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 50,182 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 46,406 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 43,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 41,832 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 40,844 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 40,260 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp lens faded

Offside Headlamp lens faded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 39,686 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 39,686 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside inoperative and offside very poor (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,043 miles

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,222 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 35,777 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 33,653 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 33,653 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 31,586 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 31,586 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,832 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 28,832 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2010 26,390 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyhre close to limit markers and wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,390 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyhre close to limit markers and wearing on outer edges

Pass 30 Jan 2009 23,516 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)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 18 Jan 2008 20,280 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 15,759 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 15,759 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 11,480 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 ERC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 X242 ERC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X242 ERC registered?

X242 ERC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 9 January 2001.

Is X242 ERC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X242 ERC shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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