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FJ03 LNF

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

46,534 mi
Last recorded46,534 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LNF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 46,534 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 46,378 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 39,690 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 39,673 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 26,423 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 25,959 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

child seat fitted

o/s rear nail

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 16,313 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 75,942 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 64,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 56,979 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres cracking, wearing on edges & getting low

Wipers smearing slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2011 51,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust middle section loose in clamp but not in secure or blowing

Exhaust system corroding, getting weak & weeping from various joints

Front brake discs worn & corroding on inner faces

N/S/R brake discs slightly scored

O/S/R tyre cracking, wearing unevenly & getting low

Vehicle failed BET & no exact match found in relevant infornation sources so default limits were used

Fail 6 Apr 2011 51,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust middle section loose in clamp but not in secure or blowing

Exhaust system corroding, getting weak & weeping from various joints

Front brake discs worn & corroding on inner faces

N/S/R brake discs slightly scored

O/S/R tyre cracking, wearing unevenly & getting low

Vehicle failed BET & no exact match found in relevant infornation sources so default limits were used

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,449 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 36,582 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,059 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 22,094 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 16,113 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 LNF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc 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 LNF, 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 LNF registered?

FJ03 LNF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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The MOT history for FJ03 LNF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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