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SH53 FZW

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

283,038 mi
Last recorded283,038 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FZW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2021 283,038 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill and between outer and inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect poor damping keep under observation (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened sign of been overheating (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 124,163 miles

Front exhaust mount missing

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 124,163 miles

Brake performance not tested pipe leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system feed (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front exhaust mount missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 124,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 122,980 miles

Front exhaust mount missing

Fail 19 Dec 2018 122,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust mount missing

Pass 13 Nov 2017 120,804 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 120,803 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling strut (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 114,733 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust hangers missing

handbrake cable corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 114,704 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

front exhaust hangers missing

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2015 108,339 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 100,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise off side near side rear shockers absorbers outer covers loose

Pass 22 Nov 2013 89,286 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 89,286 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,761 miles

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

exhaust poor condition

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,761 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 25 Nov 2011 61,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 54,212 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 46,349 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,603 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 24,035 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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SH53 FZW is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SH53 FZW, 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 SH53 FZW registered?

SH53 FZW is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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