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FX03 GSZ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,866 mi
Last recorded102,866 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GSZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 102,866 miles

Front sub frame areas of slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sub frame and suspension components areas of slight corrosion

Fail 10 Dec 2020 102,866 miles

Front sub frame areas of slight corrosion

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sub frame and suspension components areas of slight corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2019 102,772 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2019 102,761 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 102,631 miles

Front n/s and o/s suspension coil spring slight corrosion

Rear n/s and o/s suspension coil springs slight corrosion

Rear n/s and o/s tyres slight perishing in tread and side walls

Fail 27 Apr 2018 102,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front sub frame has areas of corrosion

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear n/s and o/s rear tyres slight perishing on side walls

Pass 9 Feb 2016 101,313 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

Rear n/s and o/s axle corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2015 95,903 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 95,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

unable to open fuel flap

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,499 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,672 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 74,439 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,460 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 62,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 54,584 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,433 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,590 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 26,082 miles

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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FX03 GSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FX03 GSZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX03 GSZ registered?

FX03 GSZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 March 2003.

Is FX03 GSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX03 GSZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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