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X578 BFM

2001 Toyota Yaris

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

47,721 mi
Last recorded47,721 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX578 BFM
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 47,721 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 45,768 miles

both headlights light output slightly reduced

Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,179 miles

both headlights light output slightly reduced

Pass 6 Apr 2023 36,603 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

headlights light output slightly reduced

Fail 17 Mar 2023 36,602 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 32,536 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 27,175 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 27,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 25,932 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,579 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 25,490 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 25,144 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 24,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 24,259 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 23,706 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 22,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 21,614 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 21,610 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre edge wear. **Inner edge requires close monitoring**

Pass 27 Apr 2010 16,250 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 15,356 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 14,430 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 13,514 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 12,715 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 12,715 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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X578 BFM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 X578 BFM, 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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What year was X578 BFM registered?

X578 BFM is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 18 January 2001.

Is X578 BFM safe to buy?

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