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AJ04 WJE

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

114,800 mi
Last recorded114,800 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 WJE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2023 114,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded away from the front of the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 114,800 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective corroded away from the front of the rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 103,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 103,890 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 95,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Located at joining sleeve of centre and rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 95,617 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative Suspect headlight fault is an internal (4.1.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wiper blades defective (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Located at joining sleeve of centre and rear section of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Adjusted both headlamps aims (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 91,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect calliper fault or hand brake cable (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 91,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Carried out realignment (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Carried out realignment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Suspect calliper fault or hand brake cable (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 77,757 miles

Offside Rear Brake caliper slight binding . Noticed hand brake lever on caliper not at fully off position. Possblie caliper of cable

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 77,751 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall 225/45/ZR 17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Erased faultcodes (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working Replaced bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake caliper slight binding . Noticed hand brake lever on caliper not at fully off position. Possblie caliper of cable

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 63,672 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 63,672 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Nov 2016 60,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 56,870 miles

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

oil leak from engine area

Pass 31 Oct 2014 53,921 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Oct 2014 53,921 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2013 50,439 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 46,278 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 42,191 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 38,284 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,547 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 35,524 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 32,763 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 29,596 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,509 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 28,509 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside 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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AJ04 WJE is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 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 AJ04 WJE, 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 22 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ04 WJE is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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