MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,678 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
eml on
Very slight bind on both rear wheels (Disc's corroded)
Welds broken on centre exhaust support bracket
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
Oil leak
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
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)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
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
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)
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)
Nearside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
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)
o/s/f and n/s/f tyres worn down to legal limit.....
How Reliable is the Seat Leon?
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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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LX03 BFE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 April 2003.
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