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OY53 ZHD

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

150,221 mi
Last recorded150,221 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 ZHD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2020 150,221 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 150,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision bolt missing (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 148,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished uneven ware (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine and componets oily

Fail 28 Mar 2019 148,206 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished uneven ware (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished worn uneven (5.2.3 (d) (i))

engine and componets oily

Pass 15 Feb 2018 145,553 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 145,538 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 137,416 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 137,416 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 129,657 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 25 Feb 2015 116,686 miles

STRONG ADVISE:offside front wishbone inner rear bush bonding breaking/poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front tyre approaching legal limit

play in offside front track rod inner joint

Fail 25 Feb 2015 116,677 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

STRONG ADVISE:offside front wishbone inner rear bush bonding breaking/poor condition

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside front tyre approaching legal limit

play in offside front track rod inner joint

Fail 24 Feb 2014 103,347 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,347 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 92,819 miles

slight play in o/s/f rack

Fail 26 Feb 2013 92,819 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f rack

Pass 27 Feb 2012 85,812 miles

HEAVERLY ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS

Fail 23 Feb 2011 77,680 miles

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,680 miles

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2010 70,579 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 70,526 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 62,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 50,798 miles

all tyres wearing on edges, n/s/r close to limit.....

rear brake pads getting low....

windscreen damage not excessive....

Pass 11 Dec 2006 31,317 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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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OY53 ZHD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 OY53 ZHD, 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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OY53 ZHD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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