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MW03 FML

2003 Seat Leon

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,414 mi
Last recorded74,414 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW03 FML
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 74,414 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 73,913 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 72,604 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 72,162 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 71,191 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 70,081 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 68,769 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 67,602 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 66,039 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 63,461 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 60,415 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 60,415 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 58,521 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 55,003 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 52,766 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 51,260 miles

front flexible brake hose securing brackets loose

o/s/r indicator shows white light

Pass 30 Apr 2010 46,640 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 41,212 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cooling fans working on 2nd speed

Fail 15 May 2009 41,210 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cooling fans working on 2nd speed

nearside front brake noisey when operated

Fail 19 May 2008 34,159 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2008 34,159 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 28,087 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,094 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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MW03 FML is a 2003 Seat Leon in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 MW03 FML, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW03 FML registered?

MW03 FML is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 May 2003.

Is MW03 FML safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW03 FML shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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