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FN03 EXR

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,407 mi
Last recorded135,407 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN03 EXR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 135,407 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 135,403 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 124,074 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 116,803 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 106,018 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 94,802 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,698 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 74,913 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 74,913 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 69,627 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,531 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked and body damaged

n/s rear wheel arch damaged

Pass 19 Apr 2008 57,052 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 44,791 miles

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

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

Rear washer inop †Front wipers poor

Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,814 miles

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)

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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FN03 EXR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FN03 EXR, 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 FN03 EXR registered?

FN03 EXR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 April 2003.

Is FN03 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN03 EXR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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