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LF03 XHC

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,020 mi
Last recorded126,020 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XHC
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 126,020 miles

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

Offside Rear parking brake shows less effort

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear service brakes show less effort

brake pedal spungy

Fail 28 Oct 2016 126,015 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear parking brake shows less effort

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear service brakes show less effort

brake pedal spungy

Pass 8 Sep 2015 116,492 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 116,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 105,221 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)

exhusat corried various places

Pass 8 Oct 2013 95,441 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust slightly crodded at rear

Pass 2 Jul 2013 92,420 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 88,797 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 88,797 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 May 2011 84,756 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 76,135 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 65,741 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,050 miles

all four tyres worn to 3mm

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 May 2008 57,050 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all four tyres worn to 3mm

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 46,235 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 46,235 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XHC is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LF03 XHC, 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 LF03 XHC registered?

LF03 XHC is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is LF03 XHC safe to buy?

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