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LJ03 GGF

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,621 mi
Last recorded127,621 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 GGF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2017 127,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 124,221 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 123,923 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [3.7.B.7]

brakes advirsories: RBT park brake efficiency: 21%

Fail 1 Jul 2015 123,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 109,069 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 109,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 97,703 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,231 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 90,231 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,192 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 83,166 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

REAR EXHAUST MOUNTING BROKEN

Fail 19 Mar 2010 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 72,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,076 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 60,024 miles

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

BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION TOP JOINTS EXCESS LIFT

Pass 4 Apr 2008 47,892 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 47,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,720 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 20,162 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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LJ03 GGF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LJ03 GGF, 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 LJ03 GGF registered?

LJ03 GGF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 GGF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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