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YX03 FBJ

2003 Seat Leon

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,071 mi
Last recorded119,071 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 FBJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2020 119,071 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 114,332 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 114,332 miles

Emissions not tested missfire (7.3.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 109,974 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 85,654 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

sill cover`s fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2013 85,654 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

sill cover`s fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,913 miles

outer skin of rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 23 Jan 2012 73,671 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 72,813 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 61,870 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 51,766 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,948 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 37,461 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 37,461 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 29,512 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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YX03 FBJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX03 FBJ, 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 YX03 FBJ registered?

YX03 FBJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 28 April 2003.

Is YX03 FBJ safe to buy?

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