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X473 GHL

2001 Toyota Yaris

Gold Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,825 mi
Last recorded137,825 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2018
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX473 GHL
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2018 137,825 miles

Both front coil springs are corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Front bumper is slightly insecure

Offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside rear lamp lens is cracked

Fail 22 Aug 2018 137,822 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Chassis near subframe mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both front coil springs are corroded

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake pipes are slightly corroded

Front bumper is slightly insecure

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Offside rear lamp lens is cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2017 124,323 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

Front brake discs are worn

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Fail 17 Aug 2017 124,068 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel hose excessively damaged fuel filler, cap to tank pipe is holed and has corroded away (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Both front coil springs corroded

Front brake discs are worn

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket is broken

Pass 12 Aug 2016 110,092 miles

Both front coil springs badly corroded

Both rear coil springs badly corroded

Exhaust rear clamp corroded through on one side but still secure

Offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight leak of exhaust gases from rear pipe

Fail 10 Aug 2016 110,043 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Both front coil springs badly corroded

Both rear coil springs badly corroded

Exhaust rear clamp corroded through on one side but still secure

Offside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Slight leak of exhaust gases from rear pipe

Pass 11 Aug 2015 99,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Fail 2 Aug 2014 89,962 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

front brake caliper sliders worn

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 2 Aug 2014 89,962 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

front brake caliper sliders worn

nearside rear wheel slightly buckled

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,043 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2013 80,769 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

front brake discs slightly corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Aug 2012 72,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Fail 10 Aug 2012 72,824 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all 4 coil springs

Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,540 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 60,260 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 53,560 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 53,560 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 46,292 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 44,032 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 42,585 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 34,110 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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X473 GHL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Gold with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X473 GHL, 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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X473 GHL is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 24 January 2001.

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