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AE03 PFJ

2003 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

95,478 mi
Last recorded95,478 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Leon80,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 PFJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 95,478 miles

front suspension components corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,653 miles

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

front sub frame corroded, rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2024 90,408 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f lower suspension arms corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r axle bushes deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2023 88,815 miles

Some underside components corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2023 88,815 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Some underside components corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2022 87,056 miles

Front tyres getting low on treads

Pass 28 Jan 2021 86,565 miles

Front tyres getting low on treads

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various underside components corroding

Pass 5 Feb 2020 84,545 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))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 84,545 miles

Front Emissions oxygen sensor obviously defective before cat (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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 29 Jan 2019 82,404 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust bracket (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,534 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 80,534 miles

Central Lower Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 77,825 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,780 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 72,217 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 68,089 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 28 Jan 2013 61,706 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 56,486 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 56,486 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 53,988 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 49,967 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 46,089 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,193 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,684 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 32,990 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 PFJ is a 2003 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 AE03 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

AE03 PFJ is a 2003 Seat Leon, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is AE03 PFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 PFJ shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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