MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator very low.... (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases bolted joint has a bolt missing....(in front of cat' ....) (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn / lipped edges.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside worn.... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front exhaust cat' front flange joint bolt missing (bolt / nut has corroded and fallen out.)
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease leak.... (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect suspect oil leak.... (5.3.2 (b))
both front brake pipes have some corrosion
front discs well worn
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/Outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/Outrigger holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake pipes have some corrosion
front discs well worn
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Coolant leak ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/f chassis corroded
o/s/r tyre perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside & nearside front sill sections crushed (jacked upon)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
exhaust slightly corroded
front discs lipped & worn
oil leak on engine
rear no plate dirt getting behind laminate
small chip in windscreen
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FH53 JXL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 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 Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH53 JXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was FH53 JXL registered?
FH53 JXL is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 19 December 2003.
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