2002 Toyota Yaris 1.0L Petrol · FJ02 MYH

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT, with the most recent pass occurring on 17 June 2024 at 77,936 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable based on the clean passes, yet the record contains a significant anomaly that undermines confidence. On both 17 June 2024 and 26 May 2023, the car failed and passed at the exact same recorded mileage on the same day, with zero defects listed for the failures. A failure without recorded defects is highly irregular, suggesting either an aborted test due to a severe immediate issue preventing inspection, such as a major fluid leak or structural failure, or a data recording error. This pattern warrants extreme caution. At roughly 24 years old, the Yaris has covered 77,936 miles, averaging approximately 3,247 miles per year, which is notably low for its age. The mileage progression reveals a peculiar stagnation followed by a sudden spike. Between the test on 17 May 2022 at 73,884 miles and 26 May 2023 at 74,033 miles, the vehicle covered just 149 miles in a twelve-month period. However, in the following thirteen months leading to 17 June 2024, the odometer jumped by 3,903 miles to 77,936. Such erratic accumulation could indicate a period of prolonged standing, which often causes its own mechanical issues like seized brakes or perished rubber, followed by a sudden return to regular use. Given the anomalous test results and the likelihood of prolonged inactivity, a pre-purchase inspection must focus heavily on components susceptible to sitting idle. Examine the brake discs for severe surface corrosion and check the calipers for binding, as vehicles left standing frequently suffer from handbrake mechanisms seizing and pad corrosion welding to the rotors. Inspect all rubber suspension bushes and tyres for perishing and flat-spotting, which are common in cars that remain stationary. The exhaust system requires close scrutiny for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle was stored in a damp environment. Finally, verify the structural integrity of the underbody and sills; low-mileage older vehicles can still suffer from severe corrosion if not kept in a dry, ventilated space. The absence of a current MOT means the buyer assumes all risk until a fresh inspection is completed.