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GX53 ODF

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

154,720 mi
Last recorded154,720 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 ODF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 154,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Borderline excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 140,657 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 140,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 124,597 miles

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads low

os and ns front tyres low on tread

os and ns rear tyres low on tread

Fail 19 Dec 2016 124,597 miles

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

front and rear brake discs worn

front brake pads low

os and ns front tyres low on tread

os and ns rear tyres low on tread

Pass 5 Jan 2016 110,838 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 89,864 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 83,683 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 83,683 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 75,142 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 67,691 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 60,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,510 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 52,295 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 42,064 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 33,385 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,091 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 ODF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ODF, 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 ODF registered?

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

Is GX53 ODF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX53 ODF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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