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X248 MGE

2000 Toyota Yaris

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,827 mi
Last recorded144,827 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Toyota Yaris74,260 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX248 MGE
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 144,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but withstanding finger and thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded but withstanding finger and thumb pressure (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 141,934 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion sill area front to rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded small pipe of 2 pipes of filling section ()

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion front and rear sill area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded evidence of some corrosion but covered with grease around brake pipe junction/manifold. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion front to rear sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear service brake inbalance at 15%. also rear o/s brake and parking brake no lock.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 141,900 miles

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer area of sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill area (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded small pipe of 2 pipes of filling section ()

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion front and rear sill area (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded evidence of some corrosion but covered with grease around brake pipe junction/manifold. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion front to rear sill area (6.1.B.2)

Rear service brake inbalance at 15%. also rear o/s brake and parking brake no lock.

Fail 22 Feb 2018 141,880 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 139,869 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 139,869 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 136,361 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 136,307 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 133,613 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 123,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,876 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 106,494 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 97,393 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 90,263 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 83,710 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,646 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 52,605 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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X248 MGE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 X248 MGE, 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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X248 MGE is a 2000 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 20 September 2000.

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