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GF53 ZNJ

2004 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,374 mi
Last recorded136,374 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Toledo87,502 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ZNJ
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 136,374 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2016 136,374 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2015 118,954 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jan 2015 118,954 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jan 2014 108,435 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake back plates corroded

rear brake discs corroded

slight movement offside steering arm on rack

Pass 19 Jan 2013 90,654 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

minor body and paintwork damage

minor stone chips to windscreen

Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,952 miles

both front brake disc's pitted to edges

both rear tyres on 2mm of tread but less on inner and outer raised tread

front number plate starting to fade

play to nearside tie arm of steering rack

rear axle corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,630 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play to nearside steering rack tie bar

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,348 miles

slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,558 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 39,337 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 39,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 30,598 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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GF53 ZNJ is a 2004 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Seat Toledo models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 87,502 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 GF53 ZNJ, 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 22 years old, this Seat Toledo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GF53 ZNJ registered?

GF53 ZNJ is a 2004 Seat Toledo, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is GF53 ZNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 ZNJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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