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LX53 EFM

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,164 mi
Last recorded134,164 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EFM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2017 134,164 miles

Front wipers smearing

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 134,162 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Front wipers smearing

Fuel filter slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 124,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 112,366 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 112,186 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2014 102,521 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 102,521 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 93,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 86,999 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 84,129 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 80,336 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 73,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 66,916 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 59,574 miles

15 inch wheels and tyres fitted to front axle 18 inch wheels and tyres fitted to rear axle

Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,797 miles

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

windscreen wipers smeary

Pass 12 Apr 2006 24,804 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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LX53 EFM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX53 EFM, 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 LX53 EFM registered?

LX53 EFM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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The MOT history for LX53 EFM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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