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EJ53 YXC

2003 Seat Toledo

Black Diesel 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,111 mi
Last recorded118,111 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YXC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 106,418 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 93,463 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 93,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

e/m/l light on

Pass 13 Oct 2012 84,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jan 2011 79,616 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 74,968 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 74,967 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 67,608 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 58,914 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 58,914 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 50,838 miles

engine management light on

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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EJ53 YXC is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Black with a 1,781cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ53 YXC, 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 EJ53 YXC registered?

EJ53 YXC is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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The MOT history for EJ53 YXC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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