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DX53 CBF

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

170,979 mi
Last recorded170,979 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 CBF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 170,979 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

NSF and OSF strut top mountings have slight play

ns screen has a crack, but not currently in drivers view

Pass 12 Jan 2024 165,843 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 163,226 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 161,950 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened bush mounting brackets corroded and heavily coated with rustproofing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play NSF and OSF (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 159,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 159,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF and OSF edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 153,063 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 133,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 122,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 114,147 miles

Engine management light on

N/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Fail 23 Jun 2016 114,147 miles

Engine management light on

N/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush in poor condition

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 102,884 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 102,884 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 88,883 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 88,883 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,149 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 68,221 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 68,031 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 55,809 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2011 55,809 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2010 44,738 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 423,212 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 42,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,547 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 30,719 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 23,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 23,426 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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DX53 CBF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DX53 CBF, 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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What year was DX53 CBF registered?

DX53 CBF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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