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GX53 OCG

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

178,847 mi
Last recorded178,847 miles
Recorded on21 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OCG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2015 178,847 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2014 164,081 miles

Centre exhaust bracket corroded but ok

ECU light on

OSR brake caliper not fully returning to relaxed position, but functioning as intended

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

Pass 17 May 2013 150,104 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 137,960 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2011 121,740 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 May 2010 104,604 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

all 4 tyres worn close to leagal limit

Pass 2 Feb 2009 82,202 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

windscreen zone 'b' has damage which is contained within a 40mm circle

Pass 5 Jan 2008 68,728 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2007 54,893 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 OCG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 GX53 OCG, 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 GX53 OCG registered?

GX53 OCG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 December 2003.

Is GX53 OCG safe to buy?

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