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GN53 THX

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

143,006 mi
Last recorded143,006 miles
Recorded on8 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 THX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2020 143,006 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 136,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

center stop light not working

Fail 12 Aug 2016 129,086 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

center stop light not working

Fail 26 Jul 2016 128,714 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front shock absorber poorly fitted

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

abs wiring poorly supported

engine management lamp illuminated

exhaust deteriorated

front & rear tyres stretched fitment

Pass 28 Jul 2015 123,150 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust rusted

Fail 21 Jul 2015 122,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake warrning light on

enginemanagment light on indicating a fault

traction control light on

Pass 28 Jul 2014 113,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 113,963 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 99,968 miles

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

advise exhaust system corroded

advise suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2013 99,968 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

advise exhaust system corroded

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

advise suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 86,867 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 79,035 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Aug 2011 79,035 miles

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

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

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

center and rear exhaust mounts rusted away

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2010 71,901 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 63,010 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 63,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,550 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 10 Oct 2007 29,302 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 25,951 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 25,951 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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 THX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 THX, 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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GN53 THX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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