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GN53 THU

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

214,556 mi
Last recorded214,556 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 214,556 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 208,560 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 202,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 195,472 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 187,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 179,039 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 174,256 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer/box (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 174,255 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded OSR to caliper flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both ns & os (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated NSF & OSF (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded NSR & OSR (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer/box (7.1.2)

NS & OS steering rack gaiters outer clips missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion causing osr brake to bind slightly (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 170,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 163,359 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 163,351 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 155,883 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 145,443 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 133,283 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 133,283 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 122,407 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 118,727 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 110,828 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 103,781 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 92,907 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2006 69,782 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 THU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 THU, 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 THU registered?

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

Is GN53 THU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 THU shows 21 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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