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R23 JXY

2003 Seat Toledo

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,615 mi
Last recorded157,615 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 JXY
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2025 157,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 144,138 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 144,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 131,114 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 131,103 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2021 127,434 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split boots fitted slight holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split boots fitted slight holes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 127,429 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,166 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 120,322 miles

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Slight damage to N/S/F and O/S/F outer sills

Fail 18 Dec 2019 120,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Slight damage to N/S/F and O/S/F outer sills

Pass 24 Dec 2018 113,767 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 113,760 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by the cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 108,149 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Dec 2016 103,820 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2015 98,461 miles

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

both front inner steering arms worn

exhaust system starting to blow near catalyst

Pass 13 Dec 2014 93,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs lipped and scored

oil leak

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Fail 13 Dec 2014 93,035 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

front brake discs lipped and scored

oil leak

slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,760 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brakes have a slight bind and imbalanced at 29%

Pass 22 Dec 2012 76,309 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2011 63,536 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 63,536 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 57,518 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2010 57,518 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 49,744 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 43,150 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,313 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,735 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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R23 JXY is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R23 JXY, 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 R23 JXY registered?

R23 JXY is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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