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FC04 GHJ

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

140,230 mi
Last recorded140,230 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC04 GHJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2017 140,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light broken

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin hanging off and is very rusty and week

Fail 18 Oct 2017 140,230 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog light broken

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin hanging off and is very rusty and week

Pass 7 Nov 2016 134,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn/wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn/wearing (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak underside of gearbox has oil leak. rectification work and investigation work required as undertray wet/dripping ()

exhaust system corroded and rear back box heavily corroded/rectification work required

Pass 7 Nov 2015 123,177 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

rear back box has corrosion

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection underneath

Pass 15 Nov 2014 114,845 miles

Exhaust at rear has corrosion and centre exhaust middle support broken but exhaust still secure

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 105,030 miles

Brake foot pedal slightly spongy

Rear brakes unbalanced slightly

Rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty

Fail 20 Nov 2013 105,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brake foot pedal slightly spongy

Rear brakes unbalanced slightly

Rear exhaust box outer skin very rusty

Pass 1 Nov 2012 93,989 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2012 93,725 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2011 82,100 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 72,261 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,990 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 44,604 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 32,572 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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FC04 GHJ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 FC04 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 22 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 FC04 GHJ registered?

FC04 GHJ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is FC04 GHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FC04 GHJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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