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LF03 XHS

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,824 mi
Last recorded121,824 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 XHS
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 121,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 121,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play INNER RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 109,803 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 109,803 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired subframe inadequately repaired. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 109,021 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)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 97,233 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 86,825 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 84,273 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 80,074 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 20 May 2013 80,073 miles

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

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

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)

rear brakes sticking /binding heat damage

Pass 31 May 2012 75,750 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 70,602 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 70,602 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 May 2010 66,785 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 66,785 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 58,783 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 52,723 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 41,738 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 41,738 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

both front tyres very low

engine light on

o/s/r indicator slightly white

rear brake pads low and discs in poor condition

Pass 15 May 2006 27,772 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 XHS is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XHS, 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 XHS registered?

LF03 XHS is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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