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MX53 FZT

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,747 mi
Last recorded160,747 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 FZT
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 160,747 miles

Handbrake lever has a lot travel

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 152,865 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2018 152,174 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 145,482 miles

Exhaust system in general corroded.

Front Inner Both suspension arms inner rear bushes appear to be pulling out but no excess movement.

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad getting low.

Offside Front Outer Constant velocity gaiter area greasy, No damage to gaiter seen.

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2016 135,600 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Jul 2015 125,760 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges / outside centrel three quarters

Pass 26 Jul 2014 117,569 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 108,920 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 100,290 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/r tyre slight wear

Pass 20 Aug 2011 91,450 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 86,706 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust bracket held on by a hoseclip .

Fail 3 Aug 2010 86,659 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on .

exhaust bracket held on by a hoseclip .

Fail 7 Aug 2009 69,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 69,862 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 52,300 miles

N/S/R Outer sidewall damaged.

Pass 20 Aug 2007 38,745 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 26,502 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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MX53 FZT 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 82.4%.

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 MX53 FZT, 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 MX53 FZT registered?

MX53 FZT is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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