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MC53 DGU

2003 Toyota Altezza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,397 mi
Last recorded75,397 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Toyota Altezza77,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DGU
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 75,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 74,043 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads worn 70%

Pass 14 Apr 2014 74,043 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake pads worn 70%

Pass 17 Apr 2013 69,514 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 65,967 miles

front brake pads worn 60%

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 19 Apr 2011 61,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Apr 2011 61,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 57,171 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 52,861 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,627 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 45,820 miles

light cracks in tyre walls

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,440 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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MC53 DGU is a 2003 Toyota Altezza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DGU, 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 DGU registered?

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

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