MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,917 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both exterior (8.1.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded nearside front + offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view both exterior (8.1.2a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)
coil spring corroded nearside front + offside rear (2.4.C.1b)
ADVISE RE-FITMENT OF FRONT N.O PLATE / BROKEN GRILLE
ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY CORRODED REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH GUARD INSECURE
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
ADVISE RE-FITMENT OF FRONT N.O PLATE / BROKEN GRILLE
ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF HEAVILY CORRODED REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH GUARD INSECURE
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ53 TCY is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 MJ53 TCY, 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 MJ53 TCY registered?
MJ53 TCY is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 December 2003.
Is MJ53 TCY safe to buy?
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