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GN53 TSZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,519 mi
Last recorded138,519 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 138,519 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 138,344 miles

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

Brake performance not tested Illegal tyres, lowered won't go on brake rollers (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin @1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Front Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 6 Aug 2016 129,134 miles

Eml light on

Pass 10 Aug 2015 116,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 101,038 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,085 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 70,531 miles

deep cuts on inner side wall of nearside front tyre and worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and deteriorated

rear brake discs very corroded and pitted on the inside

Pass 15 Oct 2010 63,709 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,454 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 57,399 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2008 48,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,711 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 36,563 miles

both front tyres wearing on inside edges of tread

exhaust rusty in places, rear box inner mount broken away.

o/s rear indicator going white

Fail 18 Nov 2006 36,526 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust bracket has deteriorated and fallen away from exhaust system

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 TSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

GN53 TSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is GN53 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 TSZ shows 14 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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