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GN53 THZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,222 mi
Last recorded115,222 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 THZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 115,222 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear worn on inner

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 114,760 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2018 108,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (6.3.1d)

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 14 Feb 2017 100,461 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 94,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 87,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2015 87,746 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 75,925 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2013 75,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,022 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)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 63,785 miles

advice rear brakes slighty binding

Fail 30 Nov 2011 63,785 miles

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

advice rear brakes slighty binding

Pass 26 Oct 2010 54,186 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 45,764 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 37,904 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,195 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 18,449 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 THZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 THZ, 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 THZ registered?

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

Is GN53 THZ safe to buy?

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