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AE03 JXF

2003 Seat Leon

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

90,815 mi
Last recorded90,815 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 JXF
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 90,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,815 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 83,543 miles

front tyres perished

Pass 20 Mar 2015 74,549 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 74,549 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

E/M/LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Mar 2014 68,453 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 20 Mar 2013 62,861 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 62,861 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 58,281 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flex in poor condition

windscreen washers partially blocked

Fail 27 Mar 2012 58,281 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

EML on

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flex in poor condition

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

windscreen washers partially blocked

Fail 25 Mar 2011 55,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

eml warning light on

Pass 25 Mar 2011 55,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

eml warning light on

Pass 26 Mar 2010 51,187 miles

eml light on

Fail 16 Mar 2009 43,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 43,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,556 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 35,556 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,294 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2006 25,718 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,718 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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AE03 JXF is a 2003 Seat Leon in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AE03 JXF, 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 AE03 JXF registered?

AE03 JXF is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is AE03 JXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 JXF shows 20 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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