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SF03 LXD

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,110 mi
Last recorded77,110 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 LXD
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2014 77,110 miles

engine management light on

Fail 26 Jan 2013 69,375 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 69,375 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 61,463 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 61,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2009 49,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 49,649 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 41,224 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 40,406 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 31,318 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 31,318 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 19,296 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 16,710 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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SF03 LXD is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SF03 LXD, 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 SF03 LXD registered?

SF03 LXD is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is SF03 LXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 LXD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SF03 LXD have outstanding finance?

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