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LF53 ZNJ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

127,780 mi
Last recorded127,780 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ZNJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 127,780 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 127,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 116,440 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush split and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 106,014 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine breather pipe broken

Pass 11 Feb 2020 98,394 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear brake discs worn and signs of overheating

Rocker cover breather pipe split

Pass 28 Jan 2019 90,065 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 90,065 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Central Exhaust bracket broken off and cat heat shield slightly loose

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,070 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 72,022 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 61,163 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 56,070 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 47,198 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 47,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 38,495 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 30,830 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 30,830 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 25,104 miles

Both front tyres slightly worn on edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 22,106 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

small cuts in o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 31 Mar 2009 17,130 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 14,742 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 14,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 12,521 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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LF53 ZNJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF53 ZNJ, 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 LF53 ZNJ registered?

LF53 ZNJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is LF53 ZNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 ZNJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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