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AF53 EFX

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,398 mi
Last recorded106,398 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 106,398 miles

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

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

attention to the above items will be required in near future

deteriation rear registration plate

Pass 1 Jul 2011 100,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2011 100,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,526 miles

engine light on

front disc's pitted and worn

Fail 29 Jun 2010 91,511 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

front disc's pitted and worn

Pass 11 Jun 2009 82,194 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 66,622 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 62,872 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

engine management light on

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,516 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 39,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 EFX is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AF53 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

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

Is AF53 EFX safe to buy?

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