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AF03 GHJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,793 mi
Last recorded145,793 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 GHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,793 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2019 145,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,223 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2018 141,223 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 131,626 miles

Bonnet second catch operating lever broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()

Fail 20 Jun 2017 131,626 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Bonnet second catch operating lever broken

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both inner rack joints ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,891 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of certain items

Fail 17 Mar 2016 130,412 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

covers and undertrays preventing full inspection of certain items

Pass 5 Mar 2015 109,891 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,669 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 89,613 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 84,376 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,692 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 75,449 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 62,801 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 62,801 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 May 2007 49,094 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2007 49,094 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 May 2006 36,526 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 36,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 GHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF03 GHJ, 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 GHJ registered?

AF03 GHJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is AF03 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF03 GHJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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