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EF04 XAJ

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

94,107 mi
Last recorded94,107 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XAJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 94,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inscure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 81,033 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 81,033 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 78,953 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2017 76,812 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 73,938 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 70,263 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 66,834 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 66,834 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 62,152 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 62,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 53,380 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 42,564 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 32,513 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 22,680 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 22,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 18,856 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 18,856 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

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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EF04 XAJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EF04 XAJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EF04 XAJ?

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What year was EF04 XAJ registered?

EF04 XAJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is EF04 XAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 XAJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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