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GN53 TDX

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,256 mi
Last recorded116,256 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,256 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 105,651 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 105,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 99,165 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 99,165 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 91,970 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 82,201 miles

rear discs corroded on outer edge , but not on braking surface

Fail 6 Sep 2011 82,173 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

corrosion & wear to both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2010 73,321 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 73,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,795 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 62,795 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 53,671 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 53,671 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,172 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 29,786 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 TDX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

GN53 TDX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is GN53 TDX safe to buy?

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