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MX53 MZF

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,158 mi
Last recorded89,158 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 MZF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 89,158 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 30 Jul 2014 78,279 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 78,272 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 71,097 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 70,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front discs scored slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread 2mm on inner to 3mm on outer

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread 2.5mm on inner to 3mm on outer

Pass 10 Jul 2012 70,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front discs scored slightly

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread 2mm on inner to 3mm on outer

offside front tyre worn on inner edge and tread 2.5mm on inner to 3mm on outer

Pass 27 Jul 2011 63,333 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 63,332 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet release handle seized

nearside disc scored

nearside front driveshaft inner boot leaking grease slightly

nearside rear tyre 2mm

Pass 15 Feb 2010 54,245 miles

both rear tyres 3mm tread

front discs slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket secured with jubilee clip

rear discs slightly corroded

Fail 15 Feb 2010 54,245 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres 3mm tread

front discs slightly corroded

front exhaust bracket secured with jubilee clip

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 47,417 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 47,417 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,033 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,033 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,129 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 MZF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

MX53 MZF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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