MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
slight play in o/s/f rack
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
slight play in o/s/f rack
HEAVERLY ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER TREADS
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear tyres getting low
both rear tyres getting low
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)
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)
all tyres wearing on edges, n/s/r close to limit.....
rear brake pads getting low....
windscreen damage not excessive....
Nail in nearside front tyre
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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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