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GX53 LHR

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,265 mi
Last recorded58,265 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 LHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2015 58,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 54,824 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,940 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 49,779 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2012 49,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 46,928 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 44,017 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 43,985 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 41,196 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 37,044 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 31,825 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,718 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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GX53 LHR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX53 LHR, 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 GX53 LHR registered?

GX53 LHR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GX53 LHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 LHR shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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