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WU53 LGJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,006 mi
Last recorded120,006 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 LGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 120,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,578 miles

Centre exhaust mounting weld brocken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2013 110,576 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Centre exhaust mounting weld brocken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2012 99,879 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 89,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 89,042 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 81,219 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 74,741 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 74,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 68,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 57,907 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 49,739 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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WU53 LGJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WU53 LGJ, 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 WU53 LGJ registered?

WU53 LGJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WU53 LGJ safe to buy?

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