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EX53 BSZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

223,210 mi
Last recorded223,210 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 223,210 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 203,943 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade split but still in a serviceable condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 195/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread 195/65h15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2018 203,823 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sub frame bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2017 184,444 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

engine lamp on

wipers smearing

Fail 18 Dec 2017 184,443 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low done (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working done bulb ru239 (1.1.C.1d)

engine lamp on

wipers smearing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 175,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 175,715 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Oct 2015 154,906 miles

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

Engine covers fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2015 154,905 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box hanger has broken off

Engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 132,225 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 108,439 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s/f tyre perished 195/65t15

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre perished 195/65v15

o/s/f tyre perished 195/65t15

o/s/r tyre perished 195/65v15

Fail 24 Sep 2013 108,439 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust rubber snapped

n/s/f tyre perished 195/65t15

n/s/f wiper blade split

n/s/r tyre perished 195/65v15

o/s/f tyre perished 195/65t15

o/s/r tyre perished 195/65v15

Pass 17 Oct 2012 89,260 miles

mid exhaust deteriorated

rear box badly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 68,141 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat near side rear

removed sat nav from front screen

Pass 22 Oct 2010 51,956 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 51,956 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,090 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 45,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 38,985 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 31,983 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,506 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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EX53 BSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EX53 BSZ, 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 EX53 BSZ registered?

EX53 BSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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