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OX53 BYC

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,210 mi
Last recorded131,210 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 BYC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 131,210 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 120,050 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 116,589 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 108,623 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 93,217 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,217 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 89,042 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 89,042 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 74,942 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 62,214 miles

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

rear discs poor

Pass 17 Sep 2010 52,943 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 43,869 miles

eml lights on

Pass 2 Sep 2008 37,948 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 31,947 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 31,851 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2006 27,176 miles

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

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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OX53 BYC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OX53 BYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OX53 BYC registered?

OX53 BYC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is OX53 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 BYC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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