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MJ53 TCU

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,293 mi
Last recorded74,293 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 TCU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2014 74,293 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 61,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 May 2012 52,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust centre hanger insecure

o/s rear tyre cut

park brake cables deteriorated

Fail 19 Apr 2011 43,591 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 43,591 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,718 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 35,717 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 31,619 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 31,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2008 24,012 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 13,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 12,055 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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MJ53 TCU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol 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 MJ53 TCU, 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 MJ53 TCU registered?

MJ53 TCU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is MJ53 TCU safe to buy?

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