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AE53 YRJ

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,991 mi
Last recorded86,991 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 86,991 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 82,672 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 82,672 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 78,935 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,170 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

mist of oil under the gear box

Pass 9 Mar 2022 72,324 miles

centre exhaust bra kit broken

Fail 1 Mar 2022 72,291 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

centre exhaust bra kit broken

Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust bracket damaged but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2021 68,998 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective central exhaust bracket damaged but still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 64,755 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 61,888 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 58,459 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 55,506 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2017 55,506 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working both sides (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,287 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2015 49,877 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,528 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 47,528 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 45,091 miles

o/s and n/s/f lower arm bushes split ( no play)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 45,091 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s and n/s/f lower arm bushes split ( no play)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 41,741 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2012 41,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 39,768 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 39,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 37,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 31,428 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 27,324 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 22,760 miles

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 YRJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YRJ, 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.

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What year was AE53 YRJ registered?

AE53 YRJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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