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NT53 CRJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,359 mi
Last recorded123,359 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 CRJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 123,359 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 119,479 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 114,902 miles

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

Nearside tyre nail

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

coil spring corroded Both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 114,894 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both side (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside tyre nail

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

coil spring corroded Both side rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,613 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 100,530 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 100,530 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 93,890 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,616 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 82,145 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 78,389 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 71,887 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,026 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 39,829 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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NT53 CRJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NT53 CRJ, 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 NT53 CRJ registered?

NT53 CRJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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