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DX53 EJV

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

101,427 mi
Last recorded101,427 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EJV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 101,427 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2020 99,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 99,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 97,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 97,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 195/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 94,759 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 94,748 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 89,490 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 86,041 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2015 82,271 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 82,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 79,474 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 79,474 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2013 74,659 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 74,659 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 70,790 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 66,525 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 66,525 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 21 Dec 2010 61,792 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 56,447 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 50,050 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 40,016 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 27,776 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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DX53 EJV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 EJV, 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 DX53 EJV registered?

DX53 EJV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is DX53 EJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 EJV shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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