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YX53 CXC

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

91,547 mi
Last recorded91,547 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CXC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 91,547 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 90,979 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 90,978 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 90,408 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 89,810 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 89,077 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 86,716 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,273 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 74,388 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 69,003 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 65,076 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 58,933 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 53,349 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 47,981 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 43,058 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 43,058 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 38,547 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 34,054 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 28,119 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,411 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,465 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 18,054 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 16,195 miles

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

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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YX53 CXC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 YX53 CXC, 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 YX53 CXC registered?

YX53 CXC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is YX53 CXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 CXC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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