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WG53 HSC

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,317 mi
Last recorded142,317 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 HSC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2017 142,317 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 142,234 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 136,801 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2016 136,799 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2015 132,044 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 132,025 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 129,018 miles

rear number plate faded and cracked.

small stone chip in o/s/f centre of windscreen.

Pass 14 Nov 2013 119,367 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 119,367 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre pressure low

Pass 12 Nov 2012 108,272 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 108,036 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,165 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 96,164 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 84,556 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 84,556 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,100 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 73,099 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,563 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 47,502 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 47,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 36,372 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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WG53 HSC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WG53 HSC, 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 WG53 HSC registered?

WG53 HSC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is WG53 HSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 HSC shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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