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WU52 MME

2002 Toyota Altezza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

155,236 mi
Last recorded155,236 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Altezza100,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 MME
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2021 155,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

underbody corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2020 145,660 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlights (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 136,040 miles

Front Sub-Frame Corroded

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-Frame/Axle Corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2019 136,040 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Sub-Frame Corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-Frame/Axle Corroded

Horn Works Intermittently

Pass 8 Jun 2018 135,916 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all ()

exhaust corroded

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 13 Dec 2016 135,828 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2015 135,812 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 135,811 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 135,807 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure bolt loose (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres stretched on rims

extra wide wheels fitted

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 21 May 2014 131,590 miles

Windscreen cracked

Fail 13 May 2014 131,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen cracked

Pass 10 May 2013 122,611 miles

Slight free play steering rack

Fail 10 May 2013 122,611 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Slight free play steering rack

Pass 4 Apr 2012 117,432 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 117,432 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 110,408 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to deterioate

child seat fitted o/s rear

inner faces of rear brake discs corroded and pitted

minor chips in windscreen

Fail 23 Mar 2011 110,408 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to deterioate

child seat fitted o/s rear

inner faces of rear brake discs corroded and pitted

minor chips in windscreen

Pass 24 Mar 2010 100,176 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 88,778 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 75,103 miles

rear geometry appears to be badly adjusted causing excessive inner tyre wear

Fail 1 Apr 2008 75,103 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)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 62,999 miles

slight play in steering

unable to see full condition of rear brake pads

Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,550 miles

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

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

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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WU52 MME is a 2002 Toyota Altezza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Altezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 100,696 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 WU52 MME, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Altezza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WU52 MME is a 2002 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 4 October 2002.

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