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RX53 YFH

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,871 mi
Last recorded99,871 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YFH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,871 miles

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2017 99,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on edges and cut to cords in tread 195 65 15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and tyre bulged (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords worn through, about to pop (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Nov 2016 93,531 miles

Front nearside+offside "D" shape bush's have slight play

Front nearside+offside tyres perishing (195/65/15

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside+offside also perishing (195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 88,539 miles

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside rear seat has child seat present, unable to fully check adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 1-2,000 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 88,532 miles

Offside Rear Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Centre exhaust section slightly corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside rear seat has child seat present, unable to fully check adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 1-2,000 miles (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 82,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Nov 2013 73,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre silencer mount in poor condition

Fail 15 Nov 2013 73,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

centre silencer mount in poor condition

Pass 21 Jul 2012 60,559 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 52,233 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,801 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 29,946 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,199 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,287 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 YFH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YFH, 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 RX53 YFH registered?

RX53 YFH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is RX53 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 YFH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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