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DX53 YFB

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

45,964 mi
Last recorded45,964 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 YFB
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 45,964 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 41,217 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 41,023 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 31,099 miles
Fail 21 May 2024 31,096 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2023 30,065 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 30,046 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 30,017 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 29,980 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 29,607 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 29,362 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 29,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 28,800 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 28,227 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 27,311 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 26,893 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 26,126 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,426 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 23,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 19,253 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 14,483 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 YFB is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 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 DX53 YFB, 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 22 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 YFB registered?

DX53 YFB is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is DX53 YFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 YFB shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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