MOT Status
ValidMileage
87,541 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has cracks on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt bolt on (2.4.G.2)
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
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
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine management light on
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
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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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