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WS53 MJS

2003 Seat Alhambra

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,503 mi
Last recorded95,503 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Alhambra104,360 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWS53 MJS
MakeSeat
ModelAlhambra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 95,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside sill damage (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 91,822 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 88,209 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2023 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 83,751 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 78,949 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mount/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2021 78,926 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive subframe mount/jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 75,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 72,064 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 72,063 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 67,865 miles

front tyres perishing

Fail 21 Aug 2018 67,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front tyres perishing

Pass 18 Sep 2017 64,377 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear seat belts not checked (items in boot)

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,203 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seat belts not checked items in boot

Pass 26 Aug 2016 60,285 miles

Anti freeze level below minimum.

Pass 22 Aug 2015 55,325 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 50,962 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 46,778 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 46,776 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 43,299 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 39,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 35,658 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 35,658 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 30,902 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 26,460 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 21,561 miles

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 17,454 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Alhambra?

Based on 690,916 MOT tests across 54,940 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
8,856
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
54,940
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 23,231
position lamp(s) not working 19,188
Brake pipe excessively corroded 17,203
Stop lamp not working 12,864
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 12,359
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WS53 MJS is a 2003 Seat Alhambra in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Seat Alhambra models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 104,360 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Alhambra fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 23,231 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WS53 MJS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Alhambra typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Alhambra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WS53 MJS registered?

WS53 MJS is a 2003 Seat Alhambra, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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