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LJ53 HTC

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

124,716 mi
Last recorded124,716 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 HTC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 124,716 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 124,715 miles

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 116,021 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 110,412 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 104,299 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 104,299 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,927 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 93,927 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 85,943 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 85,943 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 78,261 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,395 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 61,379 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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LJ53 HTC is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LJ53 HTC, 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 LJ53 HTC registered?

LJ53 HTC is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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