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GN03 DCX

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,947 mi
Last recorded95,947 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 DCX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 95,947 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine oil level low

Pass 9 Apr 2015 89,301 miles

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 89,301 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 83,351 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 83,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,405 miles

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

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 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)

Fail 6 Apr 2013 73,405 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 62,643 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 52,291 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 51,857 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 41,482 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 30,678 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Mar 2008 26,422 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 22,224 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

offside front tyre bald bald on inner edge.

rear brakes sticking slightly

service lamp on

Fail 31 Mar 2007 22,224 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge.

offside front tyre bald bald on inner edge.

rear brakes sticking slightly

service lamp on

Pass 8 Apr 2006 18,406 miles

nearside front headlamp motor faulty

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

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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GN03 DCX is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 GN03 DCX, 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 GN03 DCX registered?

GN03 DCX is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is GN03 DCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 DCX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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