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YN03 FMJ

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

106,464 mi
Last recorded106,464 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FMJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 106,464 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front outer edges of tyre worn

Nearside Rear Outer edge of tyre worn and surface cracks in tyre

Offside Front outer edges of tyre worn

Pass 9 Aug 2016 99,198 miles

engine light on

Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,076 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 91,402 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,976 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 78,511 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 78,511 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 72,376 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 72,340 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 64,680 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,157 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,317 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 40,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,339 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,339 miles

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,460 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 28,460 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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YN03 FMJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YN03 FMJ, 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 YN03 FMJ registered?

YN03 FMJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 8 March 2003.

Is YN03 FMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 FMJ shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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