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SF03 LXU

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,028 mi
Last recorded81,028 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF03 LXU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 81,028 miles

ABS WARNING LAMP SHOWING A FAULT

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively BOTH (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,443 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 72,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 69,658 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

mid exhaust bracket not fastened properley causing vibration

o/s front brake disc scored and pitted on inner face

Fail 3 Mar 2014 69,658 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

mid exhaust bracket not fastened properley causing vibration

o/s front brake disc scored and pitted on inner face

Pass 28 Mar 2013 66,862 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 66,862 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 62,792 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 62,792 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 60,273 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 60,273 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 57,129 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 53,793 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 50,051 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 50,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,338 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 33,877 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 LXU is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SF03 LXU, 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 LXU registered?

SF03 LXU is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is SF03 LXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF03 LXU shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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