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WA53 MGZ

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests30 (16 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

172,669 mi
Last recorded172,669 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MGZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 14 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 172,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 172,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 165,717 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 165,713 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake cable (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 155,004 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 155,004 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake system incorrectly adjusted, one side tight /the other loose (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 134,688 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 127,194 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 127,194 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation (9.1.1 (a))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2017 120,565 miles

Offside Rear unable to fully check brake pipe due to covers

Fail 25 May 2017 120,565 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear unable to fully check brake pipe due to covers

Pass 31 May 2016 111,777 miles

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

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belts

Fail 27 May 2016 111,777 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Play in inner rack joint

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

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of belts

Pass 18 Mar 2015 103,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Mar 2015 103,054 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wipers split

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,222 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 95,222 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 Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 88,715 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,715 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 86,548 miles

chips in screen

fuel cap door button is inop

misting in offside head light

nearside rear carpet is very wet

Fail 17 Dec 2011 86,548 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

chips in screen

fuel cap door button is inop

misting in offside head light

nearside rear carpet is very wet

Pass 20 Dec 2010 79,883 miles

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

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

slight wear in n/s/f inner track rod joint.

Fail 20 Dec 2010 79,883 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s head lamp (water ingress).

slight wear in n/s/f inner track rod joint.

Pass 12 Dec 2009 74,844 miles

Both front tyres 2mm

Rear pads VERY low and rear discs scoured

Pass 9 Dec 2008 64,195 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 64,195 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 55,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 55,174 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 43,552 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 43,366 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 MGZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WA53 MGZ, 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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WA53 MGZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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