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X579 FFJ

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

47,532 mi
Last recorded47,532 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX579 FFJ
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 47,532 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody corroding

Pass 9 Dec 2020 44,352 miles

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

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

Underbody corroding

Fail 8 Dec 2020 44,351 miles

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

Central exhaust deteriorated but not leaking at the time of test

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

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

Underbody corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2019 40,427 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 34,954 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2018 34,954 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 33,030 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside sill corroding

offside sill corroding

Fail 28 Nov 2017 33,030 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre perishing

nearside sill corroding

offside sill corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2016 28,945 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 28,944 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 27,073 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 27,072 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 25,340 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2014 25,340 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 23,633 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 22,113 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 23 Nov 2011 20,691 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 20,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2010 19,025 miles

O/s/f tyre tread worn on edges - obviously raised area

Pass 30 Nov 2009 17,699 miles

offside front tyre tread wearing on edges - obviously raised area

offside rear tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Nov 2008 16,357 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 15,094 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 13,873 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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X579 FFJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 X579 FFJ, 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 X579 FFJ registered?

X579 FFJ is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 2 January 2001.

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