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LJ03 ZYR

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,108 mi
Last recorded129,108 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2017 129,108 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 129,108 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 121,990 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 121,985 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Outer (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 119,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

chips to windscreen

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded/worn

Pass 27 Feb 2014 110,983 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit, and worn heavily on edges

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 110,983 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit, and worn heavily on edges

Both rear indicators slightly discoloured

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake disc pitted and corroded

Offside rear tyre wearing low on edges

Play in offside front wheel bearing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 103,546 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres low tread and wearing on the inside edge's

exhaust rusty

steel wheel fitted to n/s rear

Fail 9 Mar 2012 95,131 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low on outer edge

Pass 9 Mar 2012 95,131 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and worn low on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2011 88,683 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,784 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 71,403 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 71,403 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2008 63,456 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 57,083 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 57,083 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2006 43,771 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 43,771 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside edge

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 ZYR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc 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 ZYR, 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 ZYR registered?

LJ03 ZYR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 2 May 2003.

Is LJ03 ZYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 ZYR 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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