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TJA 34R

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,090 mi
Last recorded104,090 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJA 34R
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 104,090 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2025 102,907 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jan 2024 102,763 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 102,610 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,081 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 100,496 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 100,494 miles

Emissions not tested blowing noisy (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 93,867 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2017 92,814 miles

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

parking brake just met minimum requirement(17%).it would appear that handbrake needs adjustment or repair.

Pass 9 Apr 2016 89,764 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 89,764 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 86,929 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 86,677 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,444 miles

Offside front tyre slightly wearing on inner section

Pass 3 Apr 2013 74,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front Tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

Fail 26 Mar 2013 74,434 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside front Tyre wearing uneven on inner tread

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,805 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 63,216 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 60,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 60,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,200 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 50,969 miles

Both rear tyre worn out of shape inner edges .

Front brake discs worn inner faces.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs worn/pads low .

Fail 15 Feb 2008 50,969 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Both rear tyre worn out of shape inner edges .

Front brake discs worn inner faces.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake discs worn/pads low .

Pass 17 Feb 2007 38,017 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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TJA 34R is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 TJA 34R, 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 TJA 34R registered?

TJA 34R is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is TJA 34R safe to buy?

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