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ET53 MZX

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

111,437 mi
Last recorded111,437 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 MZX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 111,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Dec 2017 111,437 miles

Electrical wiring insecure on top of battery (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 105,392 miles

Centre exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe area? (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2015 91,610 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 80,225 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 72,451 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

engine managment light on

exhaust system bracket broken

front brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Jan 2013 66,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine managment light on

exhaust system bracket broken

front brake discs lipped

Fail 24 Jan 2012 60,161 miles

2nd bonnet catch release arm missing but secure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

intercooler pipe mounting bolt loose

rear exhaust section mounting bracket snapped

Pass 24 Jan 2012 60,161 miles

2nd bonnet catch release arm missing but secure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

intercooler pipe mounting bolt loose

rear exhaust section mounting bracket snapped

Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,649 miles

Rear brake discs poor condition

Pass 25 Jan 2010 46,827 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 46,827 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

wipers smear

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,630 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 39,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,749 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 27,164 miles

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

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

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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ET53 MZX is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 ET53 MZX, 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 ET53 MZX registered?

ET53 MZX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is ET53 MZX safe to buy?

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