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FX53 HLR

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

75,008 mi
Last recorded75,008 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 HLR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 75,008 miles

Rear wiper split

Slight leak centre exhaust

Fail 18 Mar 2017 75,008 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear wiper split

Slight leak centre exhaust

o/s/f tyre close to cords inner edge and getting low on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2016 63,194 miles

ns rear tyre tread perishing

Pass 10 Mar 2015 55,566 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 55,566 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,732 miles

rear pads wearing low

slight binding o/s/r wheel

Pass 20 Aug 2013 48,101 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 40,782 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 37,796 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 34,622 miles

nail in edgr of n/s rear tyre -unrepairable

Pass 24 Aug 2009 31,231 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 28,605 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,290 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,157 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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FX53 HLR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FX53 HLR, 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 FX53 HLR registered?

FX53 HLR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FX53 HLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 HLR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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