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GJ52 NJF

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

194,141 mi
Last recorded194,141 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 NJF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 194,141 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Jan 2023 194,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Jan 2022 188,956 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2021 184,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower fog lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 16 Jan 2020 179,847 miles

Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower fog lamp lens slight damage

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Fail 14 Jan 2020 179,821 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush excessively deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside 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))

Coil spring corroded rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front lower fog lamp lens slight damage

ear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 15 Jan 2019 173,009 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges worn/ uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 173,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres inner edges worn/ uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 164,985 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

eml lamp on dash on

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Fail 9 Jan 2018 164,985 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

eml lamp on dash on

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2017 156,505 miles

eml lamp on dash on

rear tail box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2016 147,330 miles

centre exhaust mounting bracket welds broke away (still secure /rattling)

engine lamp on dash on

rear tail box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 137,831 miles

front offside lower fog lamp lens slight damage

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Fail 6 Jan 2015 137,825 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box outer cover deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2014 129,520 miles

Both rear suspension springs slightly corroded

Engine emission warning light on indicating a fault

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

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

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

Offside front fog lamp glass damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2013 120,675 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

centre & rear silencers corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2013 120,466 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

centre & rear silencers corroded

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2012 109,449 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 109,434 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,015 miles

eml light on

Pass 18 Jan 2010 101,435 miles

FRont & rear No.PLates starting to deteriorate

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 90,912 miles

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

slight movement in steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 60,745 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 46,724 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 46,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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 NJF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NJF, 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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GJ52 NJF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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