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HF03 HTD

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,416 mi
Last recorded164,416 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HTD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2020 164,416 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 156,499 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front subuframe slightly coroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 156,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front subuframe slightly coroded

Pass 8 Aug 2018 153,152 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 153,077 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 128,768 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 118,320 miles

advise front tyres worn in middle

Fail 4 Aug 2016 118,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box blowing (7.1.2)

advise front tyres worn in middle

Pass 8 Aug 2015 111,329 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,102 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 92,861 miles

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)

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 3 Mar 2014 92,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

front discs pitted

rear discs pitted

Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake disc's slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 83,928 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front brake disc's slightly worn

Fail 16 Mar 2012 79,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front disc's slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre cut on outer edge but not to core

Pass 16 Mar 2012 79,843 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

centre exhaust mount broken but exhaust system still supported

exhaust system has slight corrosion

front disc's slightly lipped

n/s/f tyre cut on outer edge but not to core

Fail 22 Feb 2012 79,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 cat heat shield loose

exhaust centre mount poorly supports exhaust

nearside front tyre wall in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer skin corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,652 miles

Front number plate in poor condition but servicable

Pass 18 Feb 2010 61,158 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,908 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 41,393 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 32,790 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 23,685 miles

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

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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HF03 HTD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HF03 HTD, 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 HF03 HTD registered?

HF03 HTD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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