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OE03 YGR

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

152,902 mi
Last recorded152,902 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 152,902 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 152,900 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 143,030 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace both asap (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Fail 31 Jul 2017 143,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat snapped (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace both asap (205/55r16 (4.1.E.1)

engine covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2016 134,456 miles

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust backbox second skin corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (205/55/16)(Also worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Aug 2016 134,344 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel flap innop (7.2.4a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Engine cover fitted

Exhaust backbox second skin corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (205/55/16)(Also worn inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 127,130 miles

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

cat rear flange has a minor leak of exhaust gases recommend repair

engine covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2015 127,126 miles

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper park brake arm (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings tie rod (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

cat rear flange has a minor leak of exhaust gases recommend repair

engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2014 121,247 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear exhaust silencer poor condition

Pass 17 Aug 2013 113,985 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 109,429 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 105,305 miles

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

front brake disc's poor condition on inner face

front tyres wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 7 Jun 2011 103,065 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 103,065 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Coolant leak

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 17 Jun 2010 97,221 miles

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

centre exhaust mount slightly insecure.[not weakening exhaust security].

Pass 17 Jun 2010 97,221 miles

centre exhaust mount slightly insecure.[not weakening exhaust security].

Pass 5 Jun 2009 92,845 miles

minor stonechips to screen

o/s/f tyre worn low on inner edge

oil leaks

poor beam pattern to n/s head light

rear coil springs corroded on lower coils

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Jun 2008 86,259 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jun 2008 86,259 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jun 2007 69,157 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 69,157 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 50,391 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2006 50,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 YGR is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 YGR, 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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OE03 YGR is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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