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BU03 EJC

2003 Seat Toledo

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

86,148 mi
Last recorded86,148 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 EJC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,148 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,939 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 71,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front brake pads appear low

Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,517 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,569 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 53,566 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 50,363 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 42,686 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 33,988 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 33,937 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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BU03 EJC is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU03 EJC, 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 BU03 EJC registered?

BU03 EJC is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is BU03 EJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU03 EJC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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