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FX03 GVZ

2003 Seat Leon

White Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

117,680 mi
Last recorded117,680 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 GVZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 117,680 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front cil cororodded cover by sides skirt

Offside Front cil corodeded cover by side skrit

Pass 19 Aug 2023 116,556 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor -sill- jacking point corroded and dented (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor -sill- jacking point corroded and dented (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor -sill- jacking point corroded and dented (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper strut top mount has slight play

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor -sill- jacking point corroded and dented (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2022 114,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 109,836 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 109,836 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 107,281 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2020 107,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 101,700 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 96,694 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Front to rear Brake pipes greased

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 90,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Pass 28 Jul 2014 85,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 78,344 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 68,779 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,770 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsr tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low efficiency ok at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Fail 28 Jul 2011 57,704 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nsr tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

rear brake pads wearing low efficiency ok at test

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,974 miles

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Fail 21 Aug 2010 45,924 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

osf tyre wearing on inner edge

slight corrosion on brake pipes not all pipes visible at test

Pass 15 Aug 2009 43,207 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 39,988 miles

nsf inner cv gaitor split

Fail 19 Jul 2008 39,972 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Inner nsf drive shaft gaiter insecure.

Pass 24 May 2007 32,940 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 25,809 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 25,807 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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 GVZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in White with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 FX03 GVZ, 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 FX03 GVZ registered?

FX03 GVZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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