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AE53 MFN

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

154,243 mi
Last recorded154,243 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 MFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 154,243 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 May 2016 153,277 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Fail 25 May 2016 153,198 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake pads wearing low.

Rear exhaust box deteriorated.

Pass 20 May 2015 148,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2015 148,520 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 134,040 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 117,872 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 3 Apr 2013 117,865 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Sep 2011 96,863 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 88,912 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

slite wear on front and rear discs

Pass 14 Sep 2009 81,264 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 79,299 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 75,750 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 64,787 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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AE53 MFN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 80,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE53 MFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE53 MFN registered?

AE53 MFN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is AE53 MFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 MFN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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