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WF04 LHN

2004 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

88,919 mi
Last recorded88,919 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 LHN
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 88,919 miles

Both front outer c.v gaiters have small pin holes.

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2025 88,919 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Semaphore indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 88,659 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 88,036 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 87,213 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 87,213 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,951 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 69,128 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.1.A.3d)

ignition coils have bolts missing

rear aftermarket anti-roll bar mounting bracket loose

top boost pipe loose

Fail 28 Sep 2017 69,126 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output tinted (1.1.A.3d)

ignition coils have bolts missing

rear aftermarket anti-roll bar mounting bracket loose

top boost pipe loose

Pass 20 Sep 2016 64,173 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 59,893 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components

oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,882 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring components

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2014 55,471 miles

Engine oil level low!!

Nearside front sun-visor missing!!

Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 51,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 51,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,307 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2012 45,307 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 1 Oct 2011 42,933 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on

freeplay in o/s & n/s front top strut mounts

Fail 30 Sep 2011 42,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on

freeplay in o/s & n/s front top strut mounts

Pass 27 Sep 2010 36,985 miles

airbag warning light on

Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,487 miles

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

o/s & n/s rear tyre tread slightly uneven

Pass 1 Oct 2008 27,309 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 22,572 miles

X2 front tyres wearing on the inner edge

slight bind o/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Mar 2007 20,181 miles

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

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

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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WF04 LHN is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 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 WF04 LHN, 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 22 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WF04 LHN registered?

WF04 LHN is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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