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WJ53 ZGU

2003 Seat Toledo

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,197 mi
Last recorded165,197 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Toledo83,198 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 ZGU
MakeSeat
ModelToledo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 165,197 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 165,197 miles

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

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

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 161,280 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 155,553 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 150,575 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 143,099 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 133,492 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 121,496 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 121,490 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 118,167 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 109,537 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 109,537 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

the nearside front tyre is underinflated andthe engine management light comes on intermittently

Pass 14 Sep 2010 97,841 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2010 97,839 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 88,985 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,489 miles

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

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

Rear No Plate Delamineting

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,472 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2006 48,365 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 48,365 miles

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

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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WJ53 ZGU is a 2003 Seat Toledo in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WJ53 ZGU, 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 WJ53 ZGU registered?

WJ53 ZGU is a 2003 Seat Toledo, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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