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FJ53 NRV

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

116,610 mi
Last recorded116,610 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 NRV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,610 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2017 116,610 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust rear box slightly corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2016 103,140 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 89,048 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear child seat fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2013 79,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake discs worn/corroded

offside front tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2012 71,458 miles

Airbag light on

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres poor

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Oct 2011 64,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag light on

bind on rear brakes

no oil on dipstick

Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,036 miles

airbag light on

bind on rear brakes

no oil on dipstick

Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,477 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,636 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 42,636 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,080 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 34,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 24,282 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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FJ53 NRV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 FJ53 NRV, 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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FJ53 NRV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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