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YH51 NSW

2002 Toyota Altezza

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,190 mi
Last recorded119,190 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Altezza100,696 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH51 NSW
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 May 2026 119,190 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 May 2025 114,562 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 110,494 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2024 110,455 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 108,409 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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YH51 NSW is a 2002 Toyota Altezza in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YH51 NSW, 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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What year was YH51 NSW registered?

YH51 NSW is a 2002 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 14 February 2002.

Is YH51 NSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH51 NSW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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