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WA53 FGJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

225,565 mi
Last recorded225,565 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 225,565 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 225,565 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 206,853 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 187,991 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 166,440 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 166,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 149,259 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 133,694 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 116,726 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 98,698 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 83,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 83,204 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 67,438 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 49,765 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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WA53 FGJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 WA53 FGJ, 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

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What year was WA53 FGJ registered?

WA53 FGJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is WA53 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 FGJ 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.

Does WA53 FGJ have outstanding finance?

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