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LF03 BHN

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

74,703 mi
Last recorded74,703 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 BHN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2022 74,703 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2021 67,952 miles
Pass 16 May 2020 63,435 miles
Pass 6 May 2019 59,244 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Jun 2018 55,780 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 52,441 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Offside rear and centre rear ()

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

Pass 13 May 2016 49,399 miles

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside mirror glass is damaged

Fail 12 May 2016 49,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre caps fitted-Retainers not checked

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside mirror glass is damaged

Pass 28 May 2015 45,776 miles

Front tyres start to crack outer shoulder

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2013 38,549 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 38,549 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2012 36,819 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs - rusty on the inner walls

Fail 17 May 2012 36,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake discs - rusty on the inner walls

Pass 12 May 2011 33,613 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

os mirror - glass cracked.

Fail 12 May 2011 33,613 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

os mirror - glass cracked.

Pass 18 May 2010 30,011 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2009 27,433 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 21,571 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 21,569 miles

Nearside Outer 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 22 May 2007 17,184 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 12,726 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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LF03 BHN is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LF03 BHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF03 BHN registered?

LF03 BHN is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is LF03 BHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 BHN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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