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AE53 PWJ

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

87,541 mi
Last recorded87,541 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 PWJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 87,541 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 86,006 miles

Front subframe/Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded

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

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 86,006 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Major leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front subframe/Rear Axle & suspension related components corroded

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

Nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 84,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 84,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle structure & suspension related components corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2022 81,973 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 77,294 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2020 77,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONG ADVISE worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 74,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 74,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 69,821 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 69,821 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 64,950 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bolt on (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,327 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear wiper blade splitting

Fail 18 Aug 2016 63,327 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both o/s and n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade splitting

Pass 22 Aug 2015 60,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 57,257 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 54,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 12 Jul 2012 51,629 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2011 47,324 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 43,574 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 40,401 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,609 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 28,967 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 23,486 miles

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 PWJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PWJ, 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.

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AE53 PWJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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