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FP53 WRX

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,503 mi
Last recorded161,503 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WRX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 161,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 161,503 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 150,761 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint above gearbox (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

all brake disc worn and corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 140,754 miles

Slight blow from exhaust and centre bracket rusted off

Pass 19 Jan 2015 130,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished on side walls.

Fail 19 Jan 2015 130,226 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and perished on side walls.

Fail 20 Jan 2014 119,963 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 119,963 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 110,384 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 110,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 101,045 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 92,568 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 85,049 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 85,049 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 77,173 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2009 77,173 miles

Rear pads getting low

Pass 16 Jan 2008

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 60,118 miles

surface corrosion on front brake discs

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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FP53 WRX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FP53 WRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP53 WRX registered?

FP53 WRX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is FP53 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 WRX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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