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FX53 OUJ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,310 mi
Last recorded114,310 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OUJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 114,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 108,419 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

centre exhaust clamp rotted off

front discs corroding on insides

rear brake pipes starting to rust

wipers split

Fail 29 Jun 2015 108,419 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

centre exhaust clamp rotted off

front discs corroding on insides

rear brake pipes starting to rust

wipers split

Pass 28 Jun 2014 104,967 miles

EML on

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2014 104,967 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

EML on

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2013 102,602 miles

rear brake discs worn,pads low?

Fail 27 Jun 2013 102,601 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn,pads low?

Pass 29 Jun 2012 100,404 miles

rear exhaust showing signs of corrosion

weld broken on centre exhaust support

Pass 24 Jun 2011 96,098 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 96,098 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 91,998 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 83,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s front under tray loose

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,973 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 46,880 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 46,875 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 43,619 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 OUJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FX53 OUJ, 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 OUJ registered?

FX53 OUJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FX53 OUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 OUJ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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