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HF03 XOR

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,151 mi
Last recorded57,151 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 XOR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 57,151 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 57,151 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on and running rough

Pass 20 Jul 2016 48,868 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 48,864 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,490 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 40,328 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 40,328 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 36,515 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 36,515 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 33,465 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 29,913 miles

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)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 29,913 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,241 miles

front brake imbalance on maximum

Pass 14 Jul 2009 24,645 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 21,843 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 19,236 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 13,442 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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HF03 XOR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XOR, 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 XOR registered?

HF03 XOR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is HF03 XOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 XOR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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