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AD03 FWS

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,105 mi
Last recorded130,105 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FWS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 130,105 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

surface corrosion to all under-floor components

Pass 3 Oct 2024 124,390 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 124,390 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 118,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 118,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2023 118,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 113,544 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front track rod end dust covers decelerated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Modified suspension all round ,lowering spring fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2021 107,646 miles

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

Modified, lowering coil springs

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 101,669 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 95,280 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 10 May 2018 93,632 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 92,533 miles

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2017 92,533 miles

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 91,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust centre joining sleeve (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted

under side of the vehicle is corroded including suspension and sub frame components

Pass 28 May 2015 90,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2014 89,978 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 88,985 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 88,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,513 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,163 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 74,252 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 67,402 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 58,762 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 49,917 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,116 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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AD03 FWS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 FWS, 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 AD03 FWS registered?

AD03 FWS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 May 2003.

Is AD03 FWS safe to buy?

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