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GN53 FFX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

219,605 mi
Last recorded219,605 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 219,605 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 207,247 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 183,011 miles

Cat Poor Condition

Exhaust Back Box Outer Skin Corroded

Nearside Front Tyre Poor On Inner Edge

Slight Perishing To Both Front Wishbone Rear Bushes

Small Crack On Nearside Of Windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2013 171,979 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Corroded

Front Discs Worn

Front End Badly Damaged

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Rear Light Lense Cracked

Rear Discs Corroded

Undertray Broken

Fail 5 Nov 2013 171,979 miles

Exhaust Rear Box Corroded

Front Discs Worn

Front End Badly Damaged

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

Front Number Plate Cracked

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Light Lense Cracked

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Discs Corroded

Undertray Broken

Pass 17 Aug 2012 149,347 miles

Cat Joint Damaged

Exhaust Back Box Badly Corroded

Front Discs Corroded

Front Number Plate Damaged

Wipers Poor

Pass 2 Sep 2011 132,729 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 115,910 miles

Front Number Plate Damaged

Nearside Rear Light Lense Cracked

Offside Front Bumper Trim Missing

Offside Sill Damaged

Undertray Damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2009 101,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 85,118 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 85,118 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 67,588 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 52,594 miles

damage to underside of spare wheelwell

o/s/r tyre worn very low on inner edge

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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GN53 FFX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GN53 FFX, 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

How do I check the history of GN53 FFX?

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What year was GN53 FFX registered?

GN53 FFX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GN53 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FFX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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