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GN53 NXZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

145,118 mi
Last recorded145,118 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 NXZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 145,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle is corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2023 145,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle is corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2022 143,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall has some small cuts in it (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 142,696 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 136,882 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,430 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 132,430 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 127,626 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 123,835 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 116,219 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 110,321 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 103,016 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2014 103,016 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 95,790 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 95,790 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 86,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,792 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

N/S/R indicator faded

Part of high level brake lamp not working

Rear brake discs heavily corroded and lipped

Rear brake pads very low

Rear springs corroding

Pass 2 Sep 2010 68,212 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 60,656 miles

all wheels been curbed, both front quite badly, n/s door mirror cover slight damage

Pass 10 Sep 2008 48,189 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 35,726 miles

both front tyres close to wear bands

Pass 12 Sep 2006 25,091 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 NXZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NXZ, 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 NXZ?

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What year was GN53 NXZ registered?

GN53 NXZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is GN53 NXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 NXZ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN53 NXZ have outstanding finance?

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