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FJ03 LWC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

140,241 mi
Last recorded140,241 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 LWC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 140,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 126,401 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 105,375 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 91,563 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 75,395 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 62,139 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,139 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 51,234 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,222 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 LWC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LWC, 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 LWC registered?

FJ03 LWC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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