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FJ03 GMZ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,429 mi
Last recorded197,429 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GMZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 197,429 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

front antiroll bar worn

front brake disks worn

rear exhaust poor/deteriated

Fail 28 Apr 2014 197,428 miles

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

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

front antiroll bar worn

front brake disks worn

rear exhaust poor/deteriated

Pass 12 Apr 2013 189,717 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 171,914 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 171,914 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 156,545 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 137,040 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 129,727 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 121,051 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2008 121,046 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake discs corroding

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2007 98,746 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 73,587 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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FJ03 GMZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GMZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ03 GMZ registered?

FJ03 GMZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is FJ03 GMZ safe to buy?

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