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FJZ 1888

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

206,330 mi
Last recorded206,330 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJZ 1888
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 206,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

sills covered by trims

Pass 27 Oct 2022 203,219 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 203,218 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different size tyres are fitted on twin wheels (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 199,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 193,862 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 193,862 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Dipstick tube broken

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 190,817 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 188,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 188,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 182,208 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2017 182,208 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 175,825 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 175,824 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear handbrake outer cable starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2015 168,363 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 168,363 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 159,590 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 159,438 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 149,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 140,905 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 140,905 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 131,294 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 120,899 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 110,163 miles

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 110,163 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 96,240 miles

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)

both rear tyres tread blocks uneven (could result in road noise)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 96,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres tread blocks uneven (could result in road noise)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 84,560 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 75,202 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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FJZ 1888 is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJZ 1888, 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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FJZ 1888 is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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