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MX03 WGJ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,409 mi
Last recorded117,409 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 WGJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 117,409 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 114,885 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 113,802 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 112,648 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 111,180 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 108,916 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 108,916 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 106,145 miles

All brake disc dust backing plates corroded & rusty

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside & nearside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated & perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing offside & nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

fuel filter corroded

rear axle corroded

rear exhaust corroded and slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2018 104,224 miles

All brake disc backing plates corroded

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smearing slightly but clearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Oil leak ()

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

Rear springs corroded o/s and n/s

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

general corrosion on underside

Fail 18 May 2018 104,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed also tyre distorted and cracked heavily in tread area (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Front wipers smearing slightly but clearing screen

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also cracking in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread area

Oil leak ()

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

Rear springs corroded o/s and n/s

general corrosion on underside

Pass 19 May 2017 102,366 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking in tread no cords visible (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread no cords visible

Offside Front tyre slight cracking in tread no cords visible

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slight cracking in tread no cords visible

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 24 May 2016 95,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Fail 19 May 2016 95,279 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 5 Jun 2015 87,527 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 78,245 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 69,909 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 69,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 May 2012 63,406 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 57,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

air bag warning light on

Pass 1 Jun 2011 57,364 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag warning light on

Pass 28 May 2010 48,879 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 40,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 32,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jun 2008 32,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 30 May 2007 23,286 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 18,054 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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MX03 WGJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX03 WGJ, 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 MX03 WGJ registered?

MX03 WGJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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