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MK53 BXF

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

122,135 mi
Last recorded122,135 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 BXF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2018 122,135 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 112,943 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 102,885 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,870 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 101,870 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 96,176 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 96,165 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 91,819 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,861 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 84,861 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,574 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 68,171 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 59,307 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 59,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 57,805 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,399 miles

brakepipes have been greased

exhaust clamp loose

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2006 36,186 miles

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

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

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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MK53 BXF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc 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 MK53 BXF, 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 MK53 BXF registered?

MK53 BXF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is MK53 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 BXF 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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