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GN53 FGF

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,681 mi
Last recorded124,681 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FGF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2013 124,681 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 112,588 miles

Battery Performance low

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 112,443 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Battery Performance low

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 95,283 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs thin

rear brake discs thin

Pass 27 Oct 2010 84,412 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN , OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 27 Oct 2010 84,412 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN , OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM REAR BUSH WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 3 Nov 2009 69,373 miles

both front pads getting low

both front strut tops have slight play

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly debonded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly debonded

Fail 2 Nov 2009 69,373 miles

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

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

both front pads getting low

both front strut tops have slight play

n/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly debonded

o/s/f lower arm rear bush slightly debonded

Pass 10 Feb 2009 58,510 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 58,247 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 46,082 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 37,726 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 37,704 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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 FGF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GN53 FGF, 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 GN53 FGF registered?

GN53 FGF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is GN53 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FGF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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