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GN03 VFU

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

63,463 mi
Last recorded63,463 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 VFU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 63,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 1.78 mm advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2024 52,254 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 52,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 44,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

O/S/R tyre heavily cracked and perished

Pass 16 Nov 2022 43,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Nov 2022 43,788 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 41,922 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 41,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 38,832 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 38,832 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 39,113 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 38,092 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 37,311 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 36,005 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 36,005 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 May 2014 34,330 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

right hand rear tyre outer side wall damage perish 225 45.17.91y michelin

Fail 22 May 2014 34,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

right hand rear tyre outer side wall damage perish 225 45.17.91y michelin

Pass 3 Jun 2013 33,328 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 31,903 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 29,619 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 29,619 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 May 2010 27,574 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 25,852 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 24,446 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 22,158 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 20,219 miles

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 VFU 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 76.9%.

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 GN03 VFU, 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 VFU registered?

GN03 VFU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is GN03 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 VFU shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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