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GJ53 YJO

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,706 mi
Last recorded108,706 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 YJO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 108,706 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,706 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 101,458 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 96,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

catalyst heat sheild loose

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Jul 2014 92,972 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 89,013 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 85,128 miles

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 22 Jul 2011 82,882 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 79,744 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 Jul 2009 73,576 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,826 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 66,826 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 58,798 miles

n/s/r/ tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 31 Oct 2007 58,798 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r/ tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 13 Nov 2006 46,477 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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GJ53 YJO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GJ53 YJO, 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.

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What year was GJ53 YJO registered?

GJ53 YJO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is GJ53 YJO safe to buy?

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