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HF03 YEJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

76,272 mi
Last recorded76,272 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 YEJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 76,272 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Coolant leak engine bay ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Aug 2023 76,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml light on dash (8.2.1.2 (h))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front sub frame corroded

Nearside Front Coolant leak engine bay ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 74,826 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2021 72,033 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot clip missing but component still intact

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 61,260 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 56,373 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 56,372 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre on 2-3mm tread depth

Oil leak engine ()

front flexi exhaust mount broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,610 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 5 Apr 2017 53,610 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 31 Mar 2016 50,149 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm tread depth

Fail 30 Mar 2016 50,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,259 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 45,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 43,058 miles

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

o/s/f brake slightly binding

rear inner brake pads wearing

Pass 12 Mar 2013 37,099 miles

n/s/r tyre 2mm tread depth

Pass 16 Mar 2012 28,631 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 26,029 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 24,545 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,220 miles

N/S/F tyre 2mm

Pass 14 Mar 2008 19,667 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 19,667 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,703 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 13,915 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 YEJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 HF03 YEJ, 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 YEJ registered?

HF03 YEJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HF03 YEJ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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