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HF53 ELX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,370 mi
Last recorded140,370 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ELX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 140,370 miles

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 2 Nov 2023 140,063 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,154 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 122,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 115,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 109,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 25 Oct 2019 109,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroding

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroding

Fail 16 Oct 2018 99,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Sep 2017 90,604 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 16 Sep 2016 85,459 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

both rear wheels started to bind

Pass 11 Sep 2015 81,117 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 76,733 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 71,134 miles

rear brake pads worn down close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2012 65,078 miles

o/s/r coil spring corroding

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 53,611 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,265 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 42,845 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 18 Sep 2007 37,213 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,356 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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HF53 ELX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF53 ELX, 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 HF53 ELX registered?

HF53 ELX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is HF53 ELX safe to buy?

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