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GN53 FSG

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

150,715 mi
Last recorded150,715 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 FSG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 150,715 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 145,480 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 145,469 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2024 140,356 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 133,128 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 125,689 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 125,689 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 122,722 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 120,652 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 117,194 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2018 117,194 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2018 111,364 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 104,239 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 96,402 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 96,402 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,080 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 90,080 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 83,671 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 77,999 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 76,292 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 70,063 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 65,030 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,174 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 59,174 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,316 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 51,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 44,452 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 44,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 36,304 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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GN53 FSG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 FSG, 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 GN53 FSG registered?

GN53 FSG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is GN53 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FSG shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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