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RX53 OHF

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

796,278 mi
Last recorded796,278 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 OHF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2017 796,278 miles

ball joint covers poor + cracking

osr spring very rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2016 122,001 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 122,001 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 114,249 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Mar 2014 106,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs in poor condition

front pads worn low

nsr light lense damaged

Pass 24 Mar 2014 106,080 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front discs in poor condition

front pads worn low

nsr light lense damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 96,848 miles

front and rear discs poor

Pass 15 Mar 2012 87,145 miles

front + rear discs poor

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,624 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 61,250 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,147 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,818 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 37,006 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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RX53 OHF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RX53 OHF, 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

How do I check the history of RX53 OHF?

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What year was RX53 OHF registered?

RX53 OHF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RX53 OHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 OHF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 OHF have outstanding finance?

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