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AF53 EFW

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

108,409 mi
Last recorded108,409 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 EFW
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 108,409 miles

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)

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2017 103,955 miles

Rear brake pipes are corroded

eml light on

n/s/r has a nail in

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2016 99,687 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 93,668 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 85,298 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak from off/side diff seal

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 85,298 miles

oil leak from off/side diff seal

Pass 1 Nov 2012 84,737 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2011 77,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brakepipes greased

offside inner driveshaft seal weeping oil

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2011 77,439 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brakepipes greased

offside inner driveshaft seal weeping oil

oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2010 67,053 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 58,680 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 50,912 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,517 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 29,676 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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AF53 EFW is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF53 EFW, 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 AF53 EFW registered?

AF53 EFW is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is AF53 EFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 EFW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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