CarVerify

Free Car Check

RX03 YJF

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,873 mi
Last recorded120,873 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX03 YJF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2017 120,873 miles

Corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe.

Corrosion to fuel filter.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear centre seatbelt untested.

Fail 28 Jan 2017 120,674 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Large crack to nearside. (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings Inner knuckle joint (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to N/S/R metal brake pipe.

Corrosion to fuel filter.

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear centre seatbelt untested.

Pass 8 Feb 2016 112,708 miles

corrosion under plastic coating on brake pipes

front brake inballance

fuel filter corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2016 112,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion under plastic coating on brake pipes

front brake inballance

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,067 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 101,067 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 90,751 miles

Nearside front seatbelt becoming slow to retract

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 90,749 miles

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

Nearside front seatbelt becoming slow to retract

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,811 miles

Both front tyres worn on the inner edges

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 76,051 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 70,963 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)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 70,963 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 66,500 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,498 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 60,333 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 54,748 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,122 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 48,120 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

split in near side inner tyre side wall

Pass 5 Jun 2006 40,625 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE.

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
Full Seat Leon reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

RX03 YJF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RX03 YJF, 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

How do I check the history of RX03 YJF?

You can check the full history of RX03 YJF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was RX03 YJF registered?

RX03 YJF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is RX03 YJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX03 YJF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX03 YJF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on RX03 YJF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.