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GN53 TZC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,706 mi
Last recorded154,706 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 TZC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 154,706 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 149,444 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear park brake low effort

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 143,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 138,659 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,233 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2022 129,222 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 123,041 miles

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust blow. rear joint

Pass 10 Jan 2020 119,719 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 113,734 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 113,734 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 108,023 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 108,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.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)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 102,322 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still fully supported

Pass 30 Jan 2016 95,001 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 92,535 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

Fail 29 Sep 2014 92,535 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml on

Pass 6 Sep 2013 86,334 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)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 86,332 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 20 Sep 2012 78,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2011 73,505 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 73,501 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 62,961 miles

Both front lower arm bushes worn cracking

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Engine oil leak

Handbrake travel long

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear door not opening

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust casing corroded and bracket repaired

Wipers poor

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 9 Sep 2009 54,325 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,105 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 6 Sep 2007 34,880 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 25,710 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear unevenly along the tread.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 TZC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 TZC, 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 TZC registered?

GN53 TZC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GN53 TZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 TZC shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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