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GN03 FOC

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

76,054 mi
Last recorded76,054 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 FOC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 76,054 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin bothside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2017 66,708 miles

check engine lamp on

Fail 15 May 2017 66,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

check engine lamp on

Pass 23 May 2015 55,658 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 51,212 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,567 miles

Front wipers smearing

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,838 miles

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

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

Front wiper blades smearing

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,081 miles

one exhaust mount broken away but system supported

Pass 11 Jul 2009 37,906 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 37,895 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 34,842 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 34,842 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 30,609 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 30,609 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 24,097 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 24,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FOC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc 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 FOC, 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 GN03 FOC registered?

GN03 FOC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is GN03 FOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 FOC 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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