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HF53 EUZ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

83,520 mi
Last recorded83,520 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EUZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 83,520 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 83,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2025 81,357 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

Fail 13 Feb 2025 81,345 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing mirror cover missing

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 79,458 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4000 miles (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 77,100 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Feb 2022 75,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 73,636 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 71,916 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 70,031 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 66,605 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 63,307 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 63,307 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 60,232 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2014 56,859 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2013 53,496 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2012 49,748 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 46,055 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 41,501 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 37,683 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 33,078 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,521 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,376 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 EUZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EUZ, 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

How do I check the history of HF53 EUZ?

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What year was HF53 EUZ registered?

HF53 EUZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HF53 EUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 EUZ shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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