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GJ52 EWX

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,833 mi
Last recorded166,833 miles
Recorded on17 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 EWX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2014 166,833 miles

Eml light on

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2013 153,806 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 153,803 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

slight brake bind on nearside front

Pass 20 Feb 2012 144,467 miles

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

n.s. door mirror glass broken

Fail 13 Feb 2012 144,458 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n.s. door mirror glass broken

Pass 8 Feb 2011 131,558 miles

slight movement in n/s steering rack drum stick.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 112,810 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2009 94,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

steering rack,n.s. has slight play

Pass 4 Feb 2009 94,142 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

steering rack,n.s. has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2008 77,730 miles

front wiper blades need att

Pass 28 Feb 2007 62,953 miles

rear indicators faded

Pass 2 Mar 2006 47,318 miles

o/s/r seat belt marked - trapped in seat catch

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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GJ52 EWX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GJ52 EWX, 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

How do I check the history of GJ52 EWX?

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What year was GJ52 EWX registered?

GJ52 EWX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 February 2003.

Is GJ52 EWX safe to buy?

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