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Y181 ERC

2001 Toyota Yaris

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

115,045 mi
Last recorded115,045 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY181 ERC
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 May 2026 115,045 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 May 2025 97,898 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 86,638 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 May 2023 84,633 miles

Both rear inner sills showing minor age related surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 84,633 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both rear inner sills showing minor age related surface corrosion

Hand brake lever has travel but not excessive, doesn't affect brake performance

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 80,633 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))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 79,949 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Fail 15 Jan 2021 79,949 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Hand brake meets requirements but would be better if adjusted

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside of vehicle in various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Suspension, Steering & Under body showing general age related surface corrosion

Wheel trims or covers fitted not allowing inspection of wheel nut/bolts

Pass 5 Jul 2019 79,736 miles

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

Front and rear suspension generally corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body slightly corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 79,736 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working Wiper blades not tested (3.5 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front and rear suspension generally corroded

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body slightly corroded in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 79,290 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Exhaust corroding

Front brake disc worn & corroded

Underbody starting to corrode in places

Fail 25 Jun 2018 79,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both sides front roll bar link bushes deteriorated

Exhaust corroding

Front brake disc worn & corroded

Underbody starting to corrode in places

Pass 5 Jul 2017 78,893 miles

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both headlights misted - pattern just meets criteria

Both sides front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

Wipers starting to smear

Fail 3 Jul 2017 78,893 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

All steering & suspension shows general age related wear

Both headlights misted - pattern just meets criteria

Both sides front antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated

Front brake discs corroded

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 14 Jun 2016 75,915 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,915 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 72,848 miles

Headlamps milky but not effecting the light output

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

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

Wipers worn

Pass 2 Jul 2014 71,895 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,379 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,357 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,645 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 49,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 49,177 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 47,311 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 42,328 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 34,949 miles

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

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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Y181 ERC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 Y181 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.

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Y181 ERC is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 23 July 2001.

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