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LX03 JTU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,934 mi
Last recorded116,934 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 JTU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 116,934 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 112,974 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 111,465 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 108,988 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 105,425 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 105,399 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 103,262 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r tyre pressure low

Pass 24 Oct 2016 100,181 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm and cracking and worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 95,166 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 90,001 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 84,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 80,884 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 73,853 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,618 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 66,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,338 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,178 miles

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

Nearside door mirror has damage

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 33,141 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 12,904 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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LX03 JTU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LX03 JTU, 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 JTU registered?

LX03 JTU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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