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MX53 GJU

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

143,544 mi
Last recorded143,544 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 GJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 143,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels trim covers

Fail 16 Nov 2012 143,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all road wheels trim covers

Pass 10 Nov 2011 130,315 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 104,731 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2009 99,679 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 99,679 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 92,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 92,117 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 68,922 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2007 68,922 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 45,924 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 GJU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 MX53 GJU, 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 GJU registered?

MX53 GJU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 October 2003.

Is MX53 GJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 GJU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX53 GJU have outstanding finance?

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