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FY53 JZD

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,846 mi
Last recorded162,846 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 JZD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 162,846 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 11 Nov 2021 162,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 26 Nov 2020 147,783 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 147,781 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2016 139,779 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 126,730 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 116,235 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 104,527 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 94,005 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 84,874 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,265 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 67,528 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 51,816 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 39,147 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 27,045 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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FY53 JZD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FY53 JZD, 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 FY53 JZD registered?

FY53 JZD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FY53 JZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 JZD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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