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S5 GAP

2002 Toyota Altezza

Red Petrol 1980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

169,883 mi
Last recorded169,883 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Altezza100,696 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 GAP
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,980cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 169,883 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 167,117 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 164,251 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 160,479 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 156,900 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 154,658 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 153,793 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 150,807 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 150,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 148,544 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 145,291 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 132,719 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 118,320 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 99,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,991 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 1,580 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 83,042 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 75,862 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,014 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,049 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 53,963 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 46,044 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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S5 GAP is a 2002 Toyota Altezza in Red with a 1,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 S5 GAP, 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 S5 GAP registered?

S5 GAP is a 2002 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is S5 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 GAP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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