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GF53 ZNT

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,328 mi
Last recorded149,328 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ZNT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 149,328 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 141,881 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 141,881 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view AND O/S / FRONT (8.2.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 134,799 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 122,661 miles

slight dampness of oil on s/rack

Fail 15 Jan 2015 122,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight dampness of oil on s/rack

Pass 15 Jan 2014 112,146 miles

slight bind on nsr brake

Pass 16 Jan 2013 104,471 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 95,365 miles

rear tyres soon

Pass 18 Jan 2011 87,768 miles

chips in front screen

front brake discs corroded on inner faces

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

rear tyres worn to 2mm on inner edges

Pass 18 Jan 2010 81,119 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 81,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,213 miles

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

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

Fail 6 Jan 2009 71,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Slight play in offside inner rack joint

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 61,924 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

oil level just above min mark

Pass 15 Jan 2007 52,295 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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GF53 ZNT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GF53 ZNT, 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 GF53 ZNT registered?

GF53 ZNT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is GF53 ZNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 ZNT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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