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YN03 FRF

2003 Seat Leon

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,059 mi
Last recorded169,059 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FRF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 169,059 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

General corrosion to the under-body, sub-frame and suspension components

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 168,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 165,980 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 165,391 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 163,163 miles

Front both front track rod end dust cap rubbers perishing

Front front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2020 161,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 160,474 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2018 158,101 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 152,960 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 152,942 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 143,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 131,856 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 123,786 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 103,437 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,889 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 66,500 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 55,858 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 55,858 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 50,198 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 50,197 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 45,692 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 45,692 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 39,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 34,499 miles

Exhaust turbo/down pipe heatshield has contact with inner drive shaft coupling.

Pass 27 Feb 2006 26,533 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 26,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 FRF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

YN03 FRF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YN03 FRF safe to buy?

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