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LE51 XNW

2001 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,446 mi
Last recorded79,446 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Altezza86,596 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE51 XNW
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 79,446 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 76,508 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 73,917 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 69,959 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 69,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Retrofit HID (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Retrofit HID (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 65,551 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 65,537 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 59,309 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2020 59,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket Hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible After market Hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 55,513 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 55,512 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 53,441 miles

Both rear tyres are nearing wear indicators

Front registration plate is cracked around fixing screw

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

Offside rear has squeal when wheel rotated

Fail 14 Mar 2018 53,434 miles

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Hanging object, unable to remove (8.3.1e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres are nearing wear indicators

Front registration plate is cracked around fixing screw

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

Offside rear has squeal when wheel rotated

Pass 12 Jan 2017 49,457 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Nearside front brake has slight bind

Offside rear brake pad rattling

Slight movement in steering rack fixing bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2016 45,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching wear indicators 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 40,406 miles

nearside and offside rear outer brake pads slightly wearing

nearside front tyre slightly worn and wearing on edges and has a slight cut to outer wall and cracking on edges

offside front tyre cracking on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2014 34,628 miles

nearside and offside front tyres slightly cracking between tred on inner and outer edges

Pass 25 Jun 2012 29,646 miles

offside rear brake pads slightly worn?

rear tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Jun 2011 27,380 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 24,086 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 24,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Advise wheel alignment check

Front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

Nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 2 Jul 2009 20,959 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 20,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 May 2008 20,073 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

r/n/s child seat fitted

Pass 12 May 2008 20,073 miles

r/n/s child seat fitted

Pass 16 May 2007 19,514 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Altezza?

Based on 4,929 MOT tests across 625 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
5,780
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
625
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 243
position lamp(s) not working 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 117
Registration plate lamp not working 100
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 100
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LE51 XNW is a 2001 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 86,596 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 Altezza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 243 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LE51 XNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Altezza typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LE51 XNW is a 2001 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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