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GN53 TFY

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,416 mi
Last recorded122,416 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TFY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2022 122,416 miles

under carriage surface rust covers fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2021 116,433 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 110,274 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 100,644 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,829 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 77,841 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 77,831 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 74,724 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 74,709 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,820 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 49,860 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 49,860 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 45,741 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 45,741 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 44,478 miles

rear seat backrest offside could be secured better bolt (adrift).

Pass 11 Jan 2012 42,679 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 42,334 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 38,493 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 34,979 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Oct 2009 34,979 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2008 32,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 32,180 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 29,226 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 29,225 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 27,301 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 TFY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 TFY, 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 TFY registered?

GN53 TFY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is GN53 TFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 TFY shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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