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BG53 YRF

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

265,657 mi
Last recorded265,657 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 YRF
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 265,657 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 265,570 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Position lamp not working Off side front (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Near side rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 238,104 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 214,501 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 214,501 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 188,336 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 107,420 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 107,377 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 100,271 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 90,783 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 90,783 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 69,440 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

all 4 brake discs worn

engine management light on

Pass 9 Feb 2012 69,440 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all 4 brake discs worn

engine management light on

Pass 10 Feb 2011 62,851 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 39,805 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 30,915 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 24,998 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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BG53 YRF is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BG53 YRF, 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 BG53 YRF registered?

BG53 YRF is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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