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FJ03 GMF

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

191,508 mi
Last recorded191,508 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GMF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 191,508 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 181,795 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 172,858 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 163,321 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 151,148 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 133,185 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 113,450 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 96,221 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 79,013 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 78,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 61,313 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 49,334 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 48,755 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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 GMF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FJ03 GMF, 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 GMF registered?

FJ03 GMF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is FJ03 GMF safe to buy?

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