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HF53 OXN

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

53,319 mi
Last recorded53,319 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 OXN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 53,319 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 52,895 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 52,726 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 52,606 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 52,461 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 50,482 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 49,094 miles

corrosion in brake pipes to rear hoses (limited vision due to plastic coated covering)

Pass 12 Nov 2018 47,227 miles

limited vision on some components underside due to mud . Brake pipes are plastic coated,exact condition unknown

Pass 10 Nov 2017 45,841 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rusty

Pass 15 Nov 2016 44,282 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 42,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 41,177 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 39,876 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,181 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

center exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Nov 2011 36,924 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 16 Nov 2010 35,843 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 34,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 34,237 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,035 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 28,278 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 23,468 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 OXN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OXN, 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 OXN registered?

HF53 OXN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is HF53 OXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 OXN shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF53 OXN have outstanding finance?

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