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WF54 GZX

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

170,264 mi
Last recorded170,264 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 GZX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 170,264 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 161,974 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring has small piece missing at the top

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 161,962 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring has small piece missing at the top

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 27 Jan 2021 153,259 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring has small piece missing from it

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jan 2021 153,259 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring has small piece missing from it

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jan 2020 144,397 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring has small piece missing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jan 2020 144,397 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear coil spring has small piece missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2019 132,506 miles

Nearside rear road spring has minor break at top (still secure)

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2018 121,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper spring has small piece broken off end

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Feb 2018 121,996 miles

Nearside Rear Upper spring has small piece broken off end

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 113,562 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Feb 2016 103,654 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 97,139 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear discs deteriorated

wipers split but still clearing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 88,739 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 88,739 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 6 Apr 2013 74,805 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 74,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 68,291 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center of exhaust slighly corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 62,034 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 57,149 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 50,742 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,399 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 43,264 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 43,264 miles

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

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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WF54 GZX is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 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 WF54 GZX, 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 22 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF54 GZX registered?

WF54 GZX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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