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AF03 CWD

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

230,428 mi
Last recorded230,428 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 CWD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 230,428 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 230,428 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 215,004 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 199,601 miles

n/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f sill crushed

o/s/r brake discs corroded and brake grab slightly

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2017 199,448 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f and both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/f sill crushed

o/s/r brake discs corroded and brake grab slightly

rear exhaust outer casing corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2016 184,856 miles

exhaust blow at catalyst and rear exhaust outer skin corroding away

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f sill crushed

o/s/r brake has been binding

Fail 22 Jan 2016 184,856 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

exhaust blow at catalyst and rear exhaust outer skin corroding away

n/s/r coil spring corroded

o/s/f sill crushed

o/s/r brake has been binding

Pass 16 Jan 2015 168,565 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2015 168,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 143,155 miles

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

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise n/s/r tyre tread geting low

advise o/s/r door lock faulty

advise o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated advise replacement

Fail 25 Oct 2013 143,155 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise centre exhaust mounting bracket insecure

advise front brake discs slighty worn

advise n/s/r tyre tread geting low

advise o/s/r door lock faulty

advise o/s/r tyre close to wear indicators

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorated advise replacement

Pass 26 Oct 2012 119,940 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2012 119,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside rear tyre tread is on 1.6mm limit

rear exhaust box corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2011 106,661 miles

advise n/s/f tyre tread getting low

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Fail 31 Oct 2011 106,661 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise n/s/f tyre tread getting low

advise rear exhaust box outer casing deteriorating

Fail 29 Oct 2010 93,701 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 93,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 79,169 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 63,470 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 52,812 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 42,234 miles

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

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

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 CWD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AF03 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

AF03 CWD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is AF03 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 CWD shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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