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MX53 FGC

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,731 mi
Last recorded157,731 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 FGC
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 157,731 miles

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

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

engine management light fault

timing belt cover missing

Fail 13 Nov 2014 157,730 miles

Nearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light fault

timing belt cover missing

Pass 19 Nov 2013 141,419 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 129,339 miles

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

eml on

front and rear under wheel archs covered

front screen damage

Fail 5 Oct 2012 129,111 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

eml on

front and rear under wheel archs covered

front screen damage

Pass 30 Sep 2011 113,381 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front discs corroded inside

Pass 11 Oct 2010 100,224 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 85,615 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 75,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 75,351 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 59,523 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 59,523 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 42,281 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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MX53 FGC is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol 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 MX53 FGC, 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 MX53 FGC registered?

MX53 FGC is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is MX53 FGC safe to buy?

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