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GX03 HMG

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,613 mi
Last recorded89,613 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 HMG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 89,613 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 87,240 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

Fail 7 Nov 2015 87,240 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

engine light on

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,297 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Oct 2014 85,297 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine light on

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 26 Sep 2013 81,826 miles

engine light on

Fail 26 Sep 2013 81,826 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 79,393 miles

engine check light on

flexi p.a.s fluid hose to nearside of steering rack is damp

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank strap rusty

imbalance between front brakes

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Fail 17 Jul 2012 79,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine check light on

flexi p.a.s fluid hose to nearside of steering rack is damp

front brake discs corroded

fuel tank strap rusty

imbalance between front brakes

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,988 miles

engine warning light on

front discs poor (inner)

slight damage to windscreen

slight exhaust leak

slight uneven rise and fall at rear brakes

washers poor

Fail 18 Oct 2010 74,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

engine warning light on

front discs poor (inner)

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall

slight damage to windscreen

slight exhaust leak

slight uneven rise and fall at rear brakes

washers poor

Pass 14 Oct 2009 71,313 miles

brake servo pipe in poor condition

cambelt last changed?

damage to outer walls of both front tyres and nearside rear tyre

engine check light on

nearside washer jet poorly aimed

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight imbalance between front brakes

Fail 10 Oct 2008 65,826 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 65,826 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,262 miles

n/s & o/s mirrors damaged

Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,832 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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GX03 HMG is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GX03 HMG, 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 GX03 HMG registered?

GX03 HMG is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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