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LJ03 ZYL

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,923 mi
Last recorded108,923 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 ZYL
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2014 108,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 100,299 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 100,299 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 86,782 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 77,556 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 64,180 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 64,180 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 52,361 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 52,361 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 47,996 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 3 May 2007 40,732 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 36,712 miles

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

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

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

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 ZYL is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ03 ZYL, 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 LJ03 ZYL registered?

LJ03 ZYL is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is LJ03 ZYL safe to buy?

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