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HJ03 EEN

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,989 mi
Last recorded149,989 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ03 EEN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 149,989 miles

Both front flexi hoses been taped so can carry out full inspection

Pass 17 Feb 2020 147,500 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 143,017 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 137,811 miles

Emissions test, fast idle C.O. (Carbon Monoxide) reading too high.

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs slightly scored.

Fail 16 Nov 2017 737,773 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Emissions test, fast idle C.O. (Carbon Monoxide) reading too high.

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs slightly scored.

Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,201 miles

Both Rear Shocks Rusting

Horn Operation Poor

Fail 1 Nov 2016 133,201 miles

Both Rear Shocks Rusting

Horn Operation Poor

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 119,601 miles

Both Front Tyres 3mm

Legal Tyre Limit 1.6mm

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Slight Play In Both Front Suspension Top Mountings

Tested in Wet Conditions

Both Rear Tyres 2mm

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,551 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight brake imbalance on front wheels

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Nov 2014 115,550 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight brake imbalance on front wheels

both rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2013 106,243 miles

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake hose cable tied to strut

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Fail 4 Nov 2013 106,243 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres close to legal limit

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake hose cable tied to strut

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear brakes binding slightly

Surface corrosion to metal brake pipes

Pass 10 Nov 2012 95,188 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

airbag warning light is illuminated

both nearside and offside handbrake cables have bulges

brake pad warning light is illuminated

rear tyres are worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres distorted

Fail 7 Jul 2011 91,003 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyres distorted

Pass 8 Jul 2010 73,950 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 7 Jul 2010 73,950 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 55,106 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2009 55,104 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 45,791 miles

all 4 tyres wearing low inner edge

all pads 50% worn

front and crear discs slight lipp

Pass 7 Jun 2007 37,962 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,948 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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HJ03 EEN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HJ03 EEN, 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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HJ03 EEN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 June 2003.

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