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HX03 XCZ

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

146,752 mi
Last recorded146,752 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 XCZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 146,752 miles

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

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

Rear Axle Corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2024 140,108 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 133,141 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,518 miles

Rear axle has surface corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2021 119,040 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,796 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2020 109,764 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,993 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 97,445 miles

offside front tyre near limit

Fail 6 Aug 2018 97,441 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre near limit

Pass 22 Jul 2017 88,046 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 84,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,469 miles

Front brake discs heavily worn,pads becoming low.

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 83,469 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front brake discs heavily worn,pads becoming low.

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

Rear brake discs corroded,nearside heavily scorred.

Pass 23 Dec 2014 79,779 miles

Both rear disc's in poor condition

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 75,375 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)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 75,375 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 74,014 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 5 Apr 2012 67,023 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 54,244 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 44,631 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 May 2009 40,570 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 34,732 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 34,732 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 24 May 2007 28,265 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 28,264 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 21,794 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 XCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 HX03 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

HX03 XCZ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is HX03 XCZ safe to buy?

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