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V243 FAW

2002 Toyota Altezza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,230 mi
Last recorded69,230 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Toyota Altezza100,696 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV243 FAW
MakeToyota
ModelAltezza
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 69,230 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 69,200 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 69,013 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 68,085 miles

EXHAUST FOUL SUBFRAME

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,055 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 67,213 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 66,417 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,188 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 61,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust fouling subframe

Fail 13 Jan 2010 61,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust fouling subframe

Fail 12 Jan 2009 60,626 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 60,626 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 57,735 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 57,725 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2007 52,346 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 52,346 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 41,627 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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V243 FAW is a 2002 Toyota Altezza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 V243 FAW, 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 V243 FAW registered?

V243 FAW is a 2002 Toyota Altezza, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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