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MF52 FPO

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2023
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,679 mi
Last recorded152,679 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 FPO
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2022 152,679 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Feb 2022 152,678 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 149,894 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaitor clip worn but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner cv gaitor worn but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Offside Front Outer cv gaitor clip worn but still prevents the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 146,649 miles

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section and clamps rusty condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear hanger bracket broken but still secure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jan 2020 146,557 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant level low

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section and clamps rusty condition (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear hanger bracket broken but still secure

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2019 143,726 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 143,696 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front inner cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt

Oil leak

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbones (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 139,202 miles

Engine cover

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Round centre joint (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 132,454 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover

oil leak

Fail 16 Feb 2017 132,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover

oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2016 127,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and wearing on inner edges nearly exposing the cord recommend replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Fail 17 Feb 2016 127,442 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front and wearing on inner edges nearly exposing the cord recommend replacement ASAP (4.1.E.1)

nearside inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 25 Feb 2015 124,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 21 Feb 2015 124,796 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2014 120,900 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 120,900 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 100,098 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Very slight play in nearside inner rack joint.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 90,494 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated

Nearside front fog lamp glass is cracked

Rear brake disc,s slightly worn

Rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 82,883 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 82,883 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,662 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 67,520 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 62,018 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 51,814 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,994 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 42,124 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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MF52 FPO is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MF52 FPO, 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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MF52 FPO is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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