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Y96 EKR

2003 Toyota Altezza

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

79,319 mi
Last recorded79,319 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Altezza77,556 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY96 EKR
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 79,319 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 79,319 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 75,571 miles

offside and nearside rear discs corroded

rear suspension and subframe starting to corrode

Fail 6 Apr 2016 75,565 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside rear discs corroded

rear suspension and subframe starting to corrode

Pass 27 Mar 2015 72,314 miles

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

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

eml lamp on.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 72,271 miles

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

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

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

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

eml lamp on.

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 67,675 miles

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

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

eml lamp on.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

several small cuts in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 13 Mar 2013 63,340 miles

eml lamp on.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Fail 13 Mar 2013 63,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml lamp on.

rear wiper blade deteriorated.

small cut in o/s/f tyre outer side wall.

Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,977 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

damage to n/s outer rear tyre side wall

engine manegement light on

Fail 22 Mar 2012 57,967 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

damage to n/s outer rear tyre side wall

engine worning lamp on

o/s and n/s iner front tyres worn smoth on iner edge, check tracking

Pass 28 Mar 2011 52,785 miles

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

engine worning lamp on

n/s front tyre worn on iner edge

o/s front tyre low on preshure

o/s iner and outer tyre side wall spliting

o/s worn right on iner edge front tyre

rear brake pad's look to be getting low

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,319 miles

damage to o/s sill

engine worning lamp on

Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,882 miles

damage to o/s seal

engine light

n/s/r tyre on limit and damage to side wall perished and cracking

play in rack

Fail 19 Mar 2009 41,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

damage to o/s seal

engine light

n/s/r tyre on limit and damage to side wall perished and cracking

play in rack

Pass 30 Mar 2007 25,992 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 19,203 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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Y96 EKR is a 2003 Toyota Altezza in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 Y96 EKR, 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 Y96 EKR registered?

Y96 EKR is a 2003 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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