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LF53 TZL

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

89,973 mi
Last recorded89,973 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 TZL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2017 89,973 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' hanging from interior mirror (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - 195/65 V15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm - 195/65 V15 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal high

front brake discs worn

service warning

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,464 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 72,010 miles
Fail 2 May 2015 72,010 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2014 63,266 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 62,056 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 59,535 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 59,535 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres close to wear bars 1956515

Pass 15 Dec 2010 56,283 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 56,283 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 53,423 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 45,808 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 39,127 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 30,111 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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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LF53 TZL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LF53 TZL, 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 LF53 TZL registered?

LF53 TZL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LF53 TZL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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