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AE53 YJM

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,405 mi
Last recorded146,405 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 YJM
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2025 146,405 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 144,881 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2023 143,453 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured 3,3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 141,278 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 139,356 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2020 137,218 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 133,387 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 129,733 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 125,110 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 121,030 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 117,083 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 111,396 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 108,193 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 May 2012 101,019 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2012 101,019 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 92,616 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r brake disc outer face corroded

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

Pass 8 Jun 2010 82,759 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 2,759 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front 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 20 May 2009 73,897 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 63,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 63,334 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 46,491 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 46,491 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Seat Toledo?

Based on 266,761 MOT tests across 27,164 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
7,893
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
27,164
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,393
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,660
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,623
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 4,361
Stop lamp not working 4,264
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AE53 YJM is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2003 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 83,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Toledo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 YJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Toledo typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE53 YJM?

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What year was AE53 YJM registered?

AE53 YJM is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AE53 YJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 YJM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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