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AF03 AFX

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

171,411 mi
Last recorded171,411 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 AFX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 171,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 171,375 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 163,710 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Both coil springs corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2025 163,710 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Both coil springs corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 155,192 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 148,602 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both springs) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 140,901 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,033 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 120,357 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 120,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 119,255 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 119,255 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 104,968 miles

all four tyres low on tread

front discs corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2016 96,787 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 91,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 86,461 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 78,539 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2012 78,539 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2011 72,101 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,127 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,127 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 56,492 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 47,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 35,997 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 24,837 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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AF03 AFX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AF03 AFX, 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 AF03 AFX registered?

AF03 AFX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is AF03 AFX safe to buy?

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