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AF53 EGJ

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,145 mi
Last recorded95,145 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,145 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 84,928 miles

N/F track rod end slight play

N/F tyre worn from the inner edge, and just above the legal limit.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 68,211 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 64,558 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine warning ligth on

Fail 7 Dec 2011 64,558 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

engine warning ligth on

Pass 15 Dec 2010 59,757 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 59,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

TOP TIMING BELT COVER NOT FITTED.

Pass 21 Nov 2009 53,205 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 46,997 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 46,997 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2007 40,368 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 31,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2006 31,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 EGJ 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 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 AF53 EGJ, 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 EGJ registered?

AF53 EGJ is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is AF53 EGJ safe to buy?

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