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NG53 CZF

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,242 mi
Last recorded153,242 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CZF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 153,242 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - at flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 151,114 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2016 141,786 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded deteriorated at centre section.

Fail 5 Feb 2016 141,786 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

exhaust corroded deteriorated at centre section.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 129,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust hanger broken

Fail 6 Jan 2015 129,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,134 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

evidence of heat build up on offside rear brake disc.

nearside headlamp upper mounting brackets broken.

wear/play detected in steering rack at offside.

Fail 29 Jan 2014 115,134 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

evidence of heat build up on offside rear brake disc.

nearside headlamp upper mounting brackets broken.

wear/play detected in steering rack at offside.

Pass 24 Dec 2012 105,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mount at rear section broken.

nearside headlamp mounting brackets broken.

wear/play detected in steering rack at offside.

Fail 24 Dec 2012 105,545 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust mount at rear section broken.

wear/play detected in steering rack at offside.

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,763 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 84,031 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 84,031 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,242 miles

engine light on

Fail 27 Nov 2009 69,242 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

engine light on

Pass 29 Nov 2008 58,406 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 49,635 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 38,084 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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NG53 CZF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NG53 CZF, 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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NG53 CZF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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