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BJ03 FOD

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,667 mi
Last recorded154,667 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 FOD
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 154,667 miles

corrosion on all brake hose ferrels

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on rear brake disc s

Fail 25 Oct 2017 154,665 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on all brake hose ferrels

corrosion on exhaust rear box

corrosion on rear brake disc s

Pass 3 Oct 2016 151,663 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Fail 3 Oct 2016 151,662 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

corrosion on exhaust rear box

Pass 26 Oct 2015 147,682 miles

condition both front inner anti roll bar bushes

corrosion and wear on all brake disc's

corrosion front sub frame and wishbones

corrosion on exhaust

front brake balance n/s slow

Fail 26 Oct 2015 147,682 miles

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

condition both front inner anti roll bar bushes

corrosion and wear on all brake disc's

corrosion front sub frame and wishbones

corrosion on exhaust

front brake balance n/s slow

Pass 8 Oct 2014 138,519 miles

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front sub frame and wishbones

uneven wear both front tyres and 2mm

Fail 8 Oct 2014 138,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

condition n/s/f and o/s/f rear wishbone bushes

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front sub frame and wishbones

uneven wear both front tyres and 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2013 132,530 miles

both rear brakes binding

corrosion on exhaust

wear on rear disc's and pads

Pass 12 Oct 2012 122,711 miles

corrosion on exhaust back box

defect n/s/r tyre

front brake disc's corroded

o/s/r brake disc

Pass 28 Sep 2011 111,257 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

wear on front tyres n/s 1.6mm just legal

Pass 1 Oct 2010 102,785 miles

n/s/r brake disc

Fail 30 Sep 2010 102,783 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc

Pass 30 Sep 2009 93,316 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 71,246 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 40,150 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 36,893 miles

front brakes binding

Pass 3 May 2006 30,041 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 30,039 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BJ03 FOD is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BJ03 FOD, 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 BJ03 FOD registered?

BJ03 FOD is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BJ03 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ03 FOD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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