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PX53 BXJ

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,274 mi
Last recorded91,274 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 BXJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 91,274 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 86,277 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2014 86,277 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 78,499 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 78,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Jan 2012 64,093 miles

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

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

rear disc's slightly corroded but not affecting brake performance

Pass 12 Jan 2012 64,093 miles

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

rear disc's slightly corroded but not affecting brake performance

Pass 10 Jan 2011 54,960 miles

n/s wiper split

Pass 8 Jan 2010 50,883 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,935 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 41,837 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 41,837 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 40,856 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 40,856 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,562 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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PX53 BXJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 PX53 BXJ, 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 PX53 BXJ registered?

PX53 BXJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for PX53 BXJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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