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OE03 XFM

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

138,001 mi
Last recorded138,001 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 XFM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2019 138,001 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Aug 2019 138,001 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 129,976 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 129,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear tyre cracked and perished

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 122,574 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2017 122,573 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 116,733 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 116,733 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 108,875 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 108,873 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 102,564 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 97,989 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2012 92,958 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 92,958 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 89,490 miles

windscreen is chipped.

Fail 11 Aug 2011 89,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen is chipped.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 84,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen is chipped. Offside front tyre is worn down to 2mm. Nearside front tyre cut in side wall.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 84,558 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen is chipped. Offside front tyre is worn down to 2mm. Nearside front tyre cut in side wall.

Pass 7 Aug 2009 78,854 miles

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE TEAD DEPTH WORN DOWN TO 2mm. NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE TREAD DEPTH WORN TO 3mm.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE WING MIRROR GLASS CRACKED.

Pass 30 Jul 2008 67,935 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,637 miles

Front brake discs are corroded, front brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 16 Aug 2006 34,753 miles

Windscreen is chiped. Offside front tyre is worn low on inner edge. Rear axle bushes showing signs of deriation. Nearside wing mirror is cracked.

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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OE03 XFM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OE03 XFM, 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 OE03 XFM registered?

OE03 XFM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is OE03 XFM safe to buy?

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