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FN53 ENM

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

139,125 mi
Last recorded139,125 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ENM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 139,125 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 139,125 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 138,965 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 135,653 miles

Nearside Front lower arm is corroded

Offside Front lower arm is corroded

clutch pedal , anti slip is missing

Pass 29 Oct 2018 132,737 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 128,997 miles

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

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2017 128,996 miles

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

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 Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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

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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 124,670 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2016 124,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported hanger broken (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 119,163 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 113,346 miles

both front bottom arm rear bushes perishing and starting to split

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine management light on

exhaust mount poor on rear

Pass 9 Sep 2013 106,811 miles

Front & rear brake discs pitted/worn

N/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn

Rear exhaust section poor

Fail 9 Sep 2013 106,810 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front & rear brake discs pitted/worn

N/s/f suspension arm rear bush worn

Rear exhaust section poor

Pass 2 Oct 2012 100,172 miles

Rear exhaust section front bracket broken - not insecure

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,717 miles

nearside front bottom arm rear bush starting to split

nearside inner c.v. boot split

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front bottom arm rear bush starting to split

nearside inner c.v. boot split

nearside tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2010 84,674 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 73,860 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 73,860 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 58,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 42,351 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 29,709 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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FN53 ENM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc 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 FN53 ENM, 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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FN53 ENM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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