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GN53 TJU

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

75,192 mi
Last recorded75,192 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TJU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 75,192 miles

Nearside Rear near side rear wheel is binding

eml light on to early to fail

Fail 23 Nov 2022 75,191 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear near side rear wheel is binding

eml light on to early to fail

Pass 15 Nov 2021 73,856 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on to early to fail

Fail 15 Nov 2021 73,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on to early to fail

Pass 18 Nov 2020 72,780 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on to early to fail

Fail 18 Nov 2020 72,780 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

eml light on to early to fail

Pass 19 Nov 2019 71,886 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 71,886 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 68,551 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 68,551 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 63,390 miles

Engine light is On

Fail 13 Nov 2017 63,390 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Pipe coming out centre clamp (7.1.1)

Engine light is On

Pass 22 Nov 2016 60,468 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 60,455 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,865 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 55,135 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 55,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 51,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,678 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 40,055 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 35,652 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 35,650 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 31,288 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 31,288 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 24,945 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 20,184 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 20,155 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 14,771 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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GN53 TJU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 GN53 TJU, 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 GN53 TJU registered?

GN53 TJU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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