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HX03 XCF

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,242 mi
Last recorded147,242 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XCF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 147,242 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 140,183 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 129,586 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 129,586 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 118,536 miles
Fail 5 May 2012 118,536 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 May 2011 106,557 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)

Pass 15 May 2010 92,688 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 84,029 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 77,495 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2007 72,077 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 72,077 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 65,647 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 65,647 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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HX03 XCF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX03 XCF, 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 HX03 XCF registered?

HX03 XCF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is HX03 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX03 XCF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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