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AD53 BXN

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,918 mi
Last recorded116,918 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BXN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Nov 2017 116,918 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear cracked and perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 107,237 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 107,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 90,575 miles

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

Nearside Front rack end has play

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 81,611 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 75,405 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 75,404 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 69,644 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 69,644 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 59,741 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 59,741 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 49,089 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 40,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 30 Nov 2009 40,209 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 35,635 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 27,449 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,012 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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AD53 BXN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AD53 BXN, 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 AD53 BXN registered?

AD53 BXN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is AD53 BXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 BXN shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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