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YX53 EJZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,676 mi
Last recorded91,676 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 EJZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 91,676 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 86,445 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 84,965 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 84,622 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 80,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,230 miles

Advise centre exhaust hanger poor condition

Advise rear reg plate poor condition

Pass 3 Aug 2016 71,067 miles

Engine ecu light on

Front discs in poor condition

Front tyres low on tread

Rear exhaust box centre hanger in poor condition

Fail 26 Jul 2016 71,008 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine ecu light on

Front discs in poor condition

Front tyres low on tread

Rear exhaust box centre hanger in poor condition

Pass 1 Aug 2015 66,977 miles

1 exhaust mounting broken near rear silencer but system adequately support

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

engine management lamp on

o/s/r brake binding

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2014 62,065 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise engine light on dash.

Pass 1 Aug 2013 57,373 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 53,393 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 53,393 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 3,124 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 49,985 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2010 46,323 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 46,323 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 42,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

damage to nearside rear bumper.

Pass 18 Aug 2008 37,441 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

strong advise, nearside rear tyre on limit inner edge.

Fail 18 Aug 2008 37,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

strong advise, nearside rear tyre on limit inner edge.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 65,044 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 26,854 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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YX53 EJZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJZ, 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 YX53 EJZ registered?

YX53 EJZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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