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FJ03 LJZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

77,533 mi
Last recorded77,533 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 77,533 miles

Park brake travel

Rear tyres worn

Pass 26 Apr 2016 72,446 miles

oil leaking engine

Fail 22 Apr 2016 72,420 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leaking engine

Pass 25 Apr 2015 65,040 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 59,940 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,467 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 May 2012 47,977 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 47,903 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 43,224 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 42,547 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 38,894 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 35,877 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 35,877 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2008 33,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 33,041 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2007 27,864 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 21,131 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 LJZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 LJZ, 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 LJZ registered?

FJ03 LJZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 11 April 2003.

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