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GN53 TVJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

81,064 mi
Last recorded81,064 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 81,064 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 81,063 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID Fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2021 79,723 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 79,709 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lens's Tinted

Reverse Light Inop

Pass 21 Nov 2019 78,375 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 77,560 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

nsf shocker location pin damaged

Fail 14 Sep 2018 77,560 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

nsf shocker location pin damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2017 74,744 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 74,744 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 72,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately wearing thin (3.5.1n)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 72,472 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened wearing thin (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly slight play (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front brake disc repaired, but not inappropriately wearing thin (3.5.1n)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 66,078 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 66,778 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated.

Pass 27 Dec 2013 61,012 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2012 55,277 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 49,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 41,478 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 36,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,159 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear pads wearing low

Fail 11 Aug 2008 30,090 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

rear pads wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2007 22,853 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 22,853 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 19,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TVJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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