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AD03 MFE

2003 Seat Leon

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,259 mi
Last recorded114,259 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 MFE
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 114,259 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 114,259 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 111,508 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 111,508 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,442 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 102,070 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,928 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2012 95,917 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 80,479 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 80,479 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 60,708 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 60,708 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 42,491 miles

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

centre exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,874 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,618 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 24,002 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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AD03 MFE is a 2003 Seat Leon in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AD03 MFE, 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.

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What year was AD03 MFE registered?

AD03 MFE is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is AD03 MFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 MFE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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