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LX53 EFN

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,001 mi
Last recorded150,001 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EFN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2018 150,001 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 149,448 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade worn

Fail 25 Aug 2017 149,447 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside wiper blade worn

Pass 31 Aug 2016 148,813 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement On limit (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 139,878 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 139,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

oil leak from filter

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2014 130,828 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 116,602 miles

m i l warning light on

Pass 12 Oct 2012 101,507 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 90,165 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 90,165 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 78,030 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 78,030 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,557 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 60,426 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 55,220 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 51,227 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 EFN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EFN, 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 EFN registered?

LX53 EFN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is LX53 EFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 EFN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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