2004 Toyota Yaris 1.4L Diesel · EJ04 RKF

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable based on a worsening trend of structural and mechanical degradation. The most recent test in April 2022 at 203,527 miles resulted in a significant failure due to critical structural corrosion. The tester identified the offside rear subframe mounting as being excessively corroded to the point of reducing structural strength, a major defect. Since no subsequent MOT has been recorded for over four years, the vehicle is likely operating out of test or has not undergone professional inspection since failing these serious safety concerns. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twenty-two-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 9,250 miles per year. The record shows steady usage between 2019 and 2022, moving from 199,070 to over 203,000 miles. However, the four-year data gap since the 2022 failure suggests the car has either sat stationary for a long period or been used without legal certification. This lack of recent data makes it impossible to verify the current state of the mechanical components that were flagged during the final recorded. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis, specifically focusing on the offside rear subframe and the nearside front outer sill where heavy corrosion was previously noted in 2021 and 2022. These areas indicate advanced age-related rust that often compromises structural integrity. The history also reveals a recurring pattern of suspension and brake issues, including worn anti-roll bar linkages, ball joints, and binding offside rear wheel bearings. The parking brake and the pitted front brake discs must be tested to ensure that the repairs required in 2022 were ever actually completed and that the structural rust has not progressed into through perforation.