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HF53 ETT

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

115,438 mi
Last recorded115,438 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ETT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 115,438 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2025 115,409 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 102,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 95,397 miles

Central rear seat belt is missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel in operation of the mechanism. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment and/or repair.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2023 95,396 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central rear seat belt is missing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has slight excess travel in operation of the mechanism. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment and/or repair.

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 92,948 miles

Central Rear seat belt missing at time of test

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 92,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear seat belt missing at time of test

Central exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 90,504 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear centre seat belt removed

coolant level low

exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2021 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear centre seat belt removed

coolant level low

exhaust sleeve heavily corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,143 miles

middle rear seat belt not fitted

Nearside Front washer jets inoperative but offside clearing screen adequately

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe ,limited vision due to plastic coating covering

damage to offside mirror surround

exhaust baffles loose and emmisions on the limit

gearbox oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2020 88,143 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jets inoperative but offside clearing screen adequately

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion in offside rear brake pipe ,limited vision due to plastic coating covering

damage to offside mirror surround

exhaust baffles loose and emmisions on the limit

gearbox oil leak

middle rear seat belt not fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2019 85,475 miles

All suspension arm bushes worn but not excessively

Back of engine has oil leak but not excessive

Exhaust system has loud metallic rattling noising coming from inside exhaust when tapped

Front brake pads low and discs worn

Fail 17 Sep 2019 85,470 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

All suspension arm bushes worn but not excessively

Back of engine has oil leak but not excessive

Exhaust system has loud metallic rattling noising coming from inside exhaust when tapped

Front brake pads low and discs worn

Pass 18 Sep 2018 82,393 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

corrosion in brake pipes (plastic coated )-condition unknown

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2018 82,393 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

centre rear seat belt missing

corrosion in brake pipes (plastic coated )-condition unknown

oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,449 miles

corrosion in rear brake pipes,limited vision on exact condition due to plastic covering

repairs made to offside mirror surround

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,458 miles

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

Oil leak ()

engine covers

Pass 17 Sep 2015 73,382 miles

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 17 Sep 2015 73,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,391 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

centre rear seat belt missing

Fail 17 Sep 2014 69,391 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

centre rear seat belt missing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 63,765 miles

Centre rear seat belt not fitted

O/s/r brake hose damp at joint

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 63,765 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/s/r brake binding slightly

O/s/r brake hose damp at joint

O/s/r wheel bearing/tyre/wheel not fully tested

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 58,657 miles

centre rear seat belt removed

Fail 18 Sep 2012 58,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 52,531 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 47,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 42,507 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 42,507 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 35,934 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 35,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 28,617 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 21,437 miles

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

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 ETT is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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

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