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LX03 BFE

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,678 mi
Last recorded126,678 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 BFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2017 126,678 miles

EML on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting crack - no cords - 225 45 R17 94w

Nearside Rear Tyre slight misshapen - starting crack - no cords

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre - starting crack - sidewall cracked - no cords

Offside Rear Tyre slight misshapen - starting crack - cracked inner sidewall - no cords - 225 45 R17 94w

Rear coil springs corrosion

Rev counter not working

Fail 25 Jan 2017 126,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

EML on dash

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting crack - no cords - 225 45 R17 94w

Nearside Rear Tyre slight misshapen - starting crack - no cords

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured starting (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre - starting crack - sidewall cracked - no cords

Offside Rear Tyre slight misshapen - starting crack - cracked inner sidewall - no cords - 225 45 R17 94w

Rear coil springs corrosion

Rev counter not working

Pass 30 Jan 2016 118,743 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken/not fully secure

Nearside Rear brake light slightly dim

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light stays on dash

Fail 23 Jan 2016 118,665 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Centre exhaust bracket broken/not fully secure

Nearside Rear brake light slightly dim

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light stays on dash

Pass 24 Jan 2015 115,532 miles

eml on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 113,497 miles

Very slight bind on both rear wheels (Disc's corroded)

Welds broken on centre exhaust support bracket

Fail 28 Jan 2014 113,496 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Very slight bind on both rear wheels (Disc's corroded)

Welds broken on centre exhaust support bracket

Pass 15 Jan 2013 111,724 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jan 2013 111,694 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2012 100,770 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 100,770 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,877 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Fail 25 Feb 2011 92,877 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 31 Mar 2010 83,629 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 83,629 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 73,683 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 73,482 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 62,997 miles

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 62,995 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 50,372 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,420 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn down to legal limit.....

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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LX03 BFE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LX03 BFE, 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 LX03 BFE registered?

LX03 BFE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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