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GX53 OCL

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,142 mi
Last recorded159,142 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OCL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 159,142 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on all rear brakepipes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 31 Oct 2016 150,945 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake warning light illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2015 146,035 miles

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

both front tyres perished

both inner track rod knuckles have slight play

Pass 28 Mar 2014 130,094 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 130,094 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 121,052 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 121,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 15 Dec 2011 112,822 miles

engine management light on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 105,894 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 105,883 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,218 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 84,394 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

slight play in both front wheels

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 30 Nov 2007 68,193 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 54,047 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 OCL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OCL, 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 OCL registered?

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

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