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GJ52 FNM

2003 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

148,707 mi
Last recorded148,707 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 FNM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 148,707 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2025 148,689 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 147,739 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 146,451 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2022 146,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2021 145,715 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2021 145,680 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel Hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2020 144,540 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Fail 14 Dec 2020 144,540 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases inter exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

damage of less than 1cm diameter in the nearside wiped area of the front windscreen

Pass 9 Dec 2019 142,966 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2019 142,863 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2018 135,649 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2018 131,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 126,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

under tray fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 126,190 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit approaching minimum tread depth marks (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

rear silencer box heavily corroded but no gas leaks

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 123,013 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust system heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under tray fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box heavily corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2014 113,070 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer box corroded in places but no gas leaks

Pass 14 Jan 2013 105,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 96,162 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 20 Jan 2012 96,162 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 87,905 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 82,647 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 70,421 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 70,421 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 57,189 miles

Condition of nearside front tyre outer side wall

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 21 Dec 2006 44,131 miles

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Dec 2005 33,131 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 32,988 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front 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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GJ52 FNM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 GJ52 FNM, 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 GJ52 FNM registered?

GJ52 FNM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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