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RG03 BXM

2003 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,678 mi
Last recorded167,678 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 BXM
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 167,678 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 160,918 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Engine management light on

Fail 30 Sep 2016 160,918 miles

Corrosion to offside rear outer wheel arch

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 147,305 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 134,017 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2013 120,886 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 112,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,987 miles

Front brake discs worn

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 96,239 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 85,642 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,203 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 74,203 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 31 Aug 2007 57,980 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 57,778 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 35,112 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 35,104 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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RG03 BXM is a 2003 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RG03 BXM, 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 RG03 BXM registered?

RG03 BXM is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is RG03 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RG03 BXM shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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