2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Toyota Yaris MOT pass rate and common faults

13,356 MOT tests in 2024. 53.3% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time53.3%
Failed or needed repairs46.7%
Typical mileage at test91,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,356 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect6.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.5%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  7. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    539 marked dangerous
  10. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics47.1%
  2. Brakes25.7%
  3. Suspension19.1%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.1%
  5. Body & chassis8.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.2%
  7. Tyres6.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.1%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.8%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Toyota Yaris?

In 2024, 53.3% of 2004 Toyota Yaris cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,356 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Toyota Yaris?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Toyota Yaris reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).