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GN53 FTF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,476 mi
Last recorded186,476 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 186,476 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 177,174 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 164,197 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 151,278 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 151,278 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 139,909 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 128,910 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 128,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 117,536 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2011 106,759 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,325 miles

both front wipers split

Pass 16 Jul 2009 82,021 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 64,229 miles

all brake discs scored slightly and lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2006 43,654 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 FTF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FTF, 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 FTF registered?

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

Is GN53 FTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 FTF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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