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FJ03 GNV

2003 Seat Leon

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

38,997 mi
Last recorded38,997 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 GNV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 38,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 38,649 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 35,026 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 30,803 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 27,660 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,903 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 20,099 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear adult seatbelt cannot be fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2015 20,099 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear adult seatbelt cannot be fully inspected due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 15,151 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 9,814 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 3,355 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 103,223 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 103,223 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 96,385 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,992 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 84,616 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2008 84,616 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 76,493 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 70,688 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 GNV is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

FJ03 GNV is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is FJ03 GNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ03 GNV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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