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FX03 EFH

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,086 mi
Last recorded113,086 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 EFH
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 113,086 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil level low

Fail 6 Jul 2018 112,623 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 112,049 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (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))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2017 98,145 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 92,223 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 92,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 85,774 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 78,875 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 69,421 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 62,213 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 62,213 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 May 2011 55,589 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 55,589 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 47,533 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 39,298 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 May 2009 39,298 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 31,861 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,909 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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FX03 EFH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FX03 EFH, 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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FX03 EFH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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