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GX03 HMH

2003 Seat Leon

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,723 mi
Last recorded181,723 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 181,723 miles

nsf shocker has slight play

slight oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2024 181,723 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak sump plug

slight water leak

Pass 3 Apr 2023 181,733 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side inner sill jacking points damaged/dented (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Underbody and suspension components has slight corrosion

Fail 2 Feb 2023 181,723 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Emissions not tested Leak from downpipe, no cat fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring with an unsafe modification (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2020 178,257 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 174,919 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 170,808 miles

Advise : centre exhaust mount missing

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

Note : sill covers fitted

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 170,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Advise : centre exhaust mount missing

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

Note : sill covers fitted

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 162,222 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 150,991 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 139,121 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 128,068 miles

MIL light on

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

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

exhaust mount missing

rear exhaust box in poor conditionm

Pass 9 Nov 2012 116,784 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 104,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 104,564 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 101,453 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 101,452 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2009 83,830 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 83,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 68,098 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 68,098 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 52,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 52,932 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 37,603 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 HMH is a 2003 Seat Leon in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HMH, 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 HMH registered?

GX03 HMH is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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