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WX53 UJN

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

171,595 mi
Last recorded171,595 miles
Recorded on1 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 UJN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2021 171,595 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated offside and nearside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 171,059 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 171,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 170,734 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 170,721 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 167,434 miles

Center exhaust hanger broken but system is still adequately supported

Check engine light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker ()

Mist of oil around gearbox

Nearside front wiper blade has a slight split

Fail 28 Oct 2016 167,434 miles

Center exhaust hanger broken but system is still adequately supported

Check engine light on

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Sticker ()

Mist of oil around gearbox

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside front wiper blade has a slight split

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 160,958 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust hanger loose exhaust still supported

engine management light lit

Fail 17 Oct 2015 160,958 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

centre exhaust hanger loose exhaust still supported

engine management light lit

Pass 31 Oct 2014 155,023 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2013 149,516 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear wiper blades split

centre & rear exhaust brackets loose/corroded but exhaust system secure

exhaust heat sheilds loose

non standard air filter fitted,engine breather pipe not connected & fumes can be smelt in car.

oil light on

Fail 18 Oct 2013 149,516 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front & rear wiper blades split

centre & rear exhaust brackets loose/corroded but exhaust system secure

exhaust heat sheilds loose

non standard air filter fitted,engine breather pipe not connected & fumes can be smelt in car.

oil light on

Pass 27 Oct 2012 145,168 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 141,094 miles

both front brake discs worn

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 4 Nov 2010 139,260 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2010 139,254 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 123,689 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 105,503 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 86,333 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 59,916 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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WX53 UJN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WX53 UJN, 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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What year was WX53 UJN registered?

WX53 UJN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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