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FJ03 GJZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

77,364 mi
Last recorded77,364 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GJZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2012 77,364 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 17 Feb 2011 61,666 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE PITTED AND CORRODED

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

SAT NAV CRADLE REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW DURING PRE CHECKS

Fail 17 Feb 2011 61,666 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC INNER FACES ARE PITTED AND CORRODED

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

SAT NAV CRADLE REMOVED FROM DRIVERS VIEW DURING PRE CHECKS

Fail 18 Feb 2010 44,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 44,051 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,516 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 35,516 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 35,408 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 34,733 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 34,733 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,583 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 34,531 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 24,552 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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FJ03 GJZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FJ03 GJZ, 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.

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What year was FJ03 GJZ registered?

FJ03 GJZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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