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Y242 THS

2001 Toyota Yaris

Green Petrol 1299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,695 mi
Last recorded118,695 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2001 Toyota Yaris69,035 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY242 THS
MakeToyota
ModelYaris
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 118,695 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 115,924 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 114,108 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides upper section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides aim, pattern not very defined, headlight needs clean (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 1.87mm, needs attention (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front chip on windscreen within mot limit

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre tread 2.86mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 113,321 miles

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

Coil spring corroded bothside front top badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output bothside front lens tarnished, should clean. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 112,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded badly corroded. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

bothside front wiper blade should be replaced.

Pass 2 Apr 2019 110,899 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring badly corroded.

Nearside Rear parking brake poor efficiency.

Rear exhaust pipe corroded,and leak small amount of gas at joint.

bothside front antiroll bar linkage bush badly worn ,should replace.

bothside front head lamp lens should be cleaned, lights output reduced.

Fail 1 Apr 2019 110,899 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken top section. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring badly corroded.

Nearside Rear parking brake poor efficiency.

Rear exhaust pipe corroded,and leak small amount of gas at joint.

bothside front antiroll bar linkage bush badly worn ,should replace.

bothside front head lamp lens should be cleaned, lights output reduced.

Pass 23 Mar 2018 108,253 miles

Rear exhaust at joint leak small amount of gas.

bothside front antiroll bar linkage bush worn.

bothside front head lamp lights output,poor.

Pass 7 Mar 2017 106,248 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 103,770 miles

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

bothside rear trailing arm bush small amount of play.

Pass 16 Jan 2015 100,428 miles

nearside rear shock absorber, seeping oil.

Fail 15 Jan 2015 100,406 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 96,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 96,747 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 90,654 miles

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

The front suspension anti-roll bar link arm bushes are cracking.

Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,902 miles

The front suspension anti-roll bar link arm rubber bushes are cracking.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 85,902 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

The are bag light is on.

The battery light is on.

The front suspension anti-roll bar link arm rubber bushes are cracking.

The front tyres are wearing on the edges.

Washers and wipers.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 80,238 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 75,281 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 69,783 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 64,737 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 59,625 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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Y242 THS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris in Green with a 1,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y242 THS, 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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Y242 THS is a 2001 Toyota Yaris, first registered on 11 April 2001.

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