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MC53 CZM

2003 Toyota Altezza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,504 mi
Last recorded114,504 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Altezza77,556 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 CZM
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 114,504 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 113,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,361 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 94,607 miles

All tyres low tread.

Pass 27 Feb 2016 87,341 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 80,637 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 71,341 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 62,585 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 62,585 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 58,742 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 58,742 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 50,693 miles

nearside rear and offside rear discs are worn

Pass 11 Dec 2009 41,364 miles

Nearside rear light lense loose and has slight movement, still secure

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Fail 8 Dec 2009 41,289 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside rear light lense loose and has slight movement, still secure

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Slight damage to nearside rear of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2008 33,828 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 33,681 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 25,048 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 19,532 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 19,532 miles

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

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

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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MC53 CZM is a 2003 Toyota Altezza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 77,556 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 MC53 CZM, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MC53 CZM registered?

MC53 CZM is a 2003 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for MC53 CZM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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