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Toyota Altezza

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,998 cc

T245 LAFMOT history

T245 LAF is a silver petrol Toyota Altezza first used on 6 Nov 2007. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2026
Mileage
157,057 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T245 LAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Altezza
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Nov 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T245 LAF was last recorded at 157,057 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2007: 81,960 miles, lower than 819,509 miles on 31 Oct 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
157,039 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
18 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,057 miles
  • 2024 – 155,677 miles
  • 2023 – 153,206 miles
  • 2016 – 132,762 miles
  • 2015 – 131,317 miles
  • 2014 – 128,203 miles
  • 2013 – 122,258 miles
  • 2012 – 115,503 miles
  • 2011 – 109,957 miles
  • 2010 – 103,802 miles
  • 2009 – 96,919 miles
  • 2007 – 81,960 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,057 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Fuel Tank Brackets Corroded Off and hanging down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mountings brackets

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2013

Full MOT history

30 tests since 31 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,057 miles (+18)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    157,057 miles
    Test number
    873984637537
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Fail157,039 miles (+1,362)1 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,039 miles
    Test number
    631623921418
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. Pass155,677 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,677 miles
    Test number
    209912251115
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail155,655 miles (+2,449)2 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,655 miles
    Test number
    366241114589
    • DangerousNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened drivers/passengers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened drivers/passengers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass153,206 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    153,206 miles
    Test number
    297860214272
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail153,202 km (+1,744)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,202 km
    Test number
    792628352792
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Various Areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  7. Pass151,458 km (+2,898)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    151,458 km
    Test number
    435316956437
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Subframe support Bracks/Tank Support Traps (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Drivers/Passengers (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass148,560 km (+3,132)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,560 km
    Test number
    426275257767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Suspension Area /Fuel Tank Straps/Rear Sub frame (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Pass145,428 km (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,428 km
    Test number
    304675520228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Tank Brackets Corroded Off and hanging down
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mountings brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. Fail145,420 km (+2,729)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,420 km
    Test number
    963298580585
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Outer Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Tank Brackets Corroded Off and hanging down
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Mountings brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  11. Pass142,691 km (+3,414)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,691 km
    Test number
    683361017032
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS . (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule SOME HOSES. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCHECKED WHATS VISIBLE.
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryHANDBRAKE TRAVEL ? .
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer NAIL IN OUTER TREAD NEARSIDE REAR TYRE.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner WIDE WHEEL RIM RUBBING ON BOTTOM SUSPENSION ARM ON FULL RIGHT HAND LOCK ON OFFSIDE FRONT , BUT NOT NEARSIDE ON FULL LOCK , SUGGEST REPAIR MADE OR CHECKED OUT .
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR SPRINGS PRETTY CORRODED. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION PARTS ETC PRETTY CORRODED.
    • AdvisoryTYRES STRETCHED ON WIDE WHEEL RIMS .
  12. Pass139,277 km (+4,458)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    139,277 km
    Test number
    781137983072
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule MOST HOSES (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral HANDBRAKE TRAVEL ?
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer SOME CRACKING IN TREAD OUTER EDGE
    • AdvisorySUSPENSION ETC CORRODED ,SOME MAY NEED REPLACING NEXT M.O.T
  13. Pass134,819 km (+2,042)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    134,819 km
    Test number
    302146928245
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked/perished on edges of treads
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp main beam image slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBoth the front tyres are cracked/perished on edges of treads and also each tyre is cut from side to side as marked
    • AdvisoryRear sub-frame mount brackets and plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
  14. Pass132,777 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    132,777 km
    Test number
    480502845640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail132,762 miles (+1,445)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,762 miles
    Test number
    434502793629
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  16. Pass131,317 miles (+3,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    131,317 miles
    Test number
    584103463750
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% sidelight (1.1.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% sidelight (1.1.A.3c)
  17. Pass128,203 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    128,203 miles
    Test number
    936564304330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,165 miles (+5,907)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,165 miles
    Test number
    776912904357
    • DangerousOffside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass122,258 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    122,258 miles
    Test number
    388189383250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  20. Fail122,258 miles (+6,755)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,258 miles
    Test number
    917339783273
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  21. Fail115,503 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,503 miles
    Test number
    266902992241
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  22. Pass115,503 miles (+5,546)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    115,503 miles
    Test number
    699712092218
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
  23. Pass109,957 miles (+12)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,957 miles
    Test number
    109384191220
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront exhaust corroded
  24. Fail109,945 miles2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,945 miles
    Test number
    538003091210
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront exhaust corroded
  25. Pass103,898 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    103,898 km
    Test number
    384468190421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail103,802 miles (+6,883)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,802 miles
    Test number
    250541690268
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  27. Pass96,919 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    183029489288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  28. Pass89,723 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    89,723 km
    Test number
    140332598292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass81,960 miles (-737,549)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,960 miles
    Test number
    893945607306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail819,509 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    819,509 miles
    Test number
    922184007375
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about T245 LAF

Does T245 LAF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T245 LAF is valid until 31 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T245 LAF?
The MOT on T245 LAF is valid until 31 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T245 LAF done?
T245 LAF was recorded at 157,057 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
Has T245 LAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T245 LAF has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T245 LAF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T245 LAF find?
T245 LAF passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources, and 5 more.

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