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BF04 LNG

2004 Seat Leon

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,931 mi
Last recorded135,931 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 LNG
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 135,931 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

electronic power control light on

Fail 3 Dec 2022 135,931 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

electronic power control light on

Pass 23 Nov 2021 131,946 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 131,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,170 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 126,098 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 100,178 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 96,988 miles

both front tyres wearing very badly on inner edges

Fail 24 Oct 2018 96,988 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres wearing very badly on inner edges

Pass 19 Oct 2017 92,905 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

front radiator lower support beam corroded

offside sill damaged

rear axle beam heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2017 92,904 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

front radiator lower support beam corroded

offside sill damaged

rear axle beam heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,429 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 88,429 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 80,055 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 80,055 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 70,929 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 70,929 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 62,443 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,270 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 44,808 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 44,808 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 34,012 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,112 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 21,391 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 15,306 miles

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

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

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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BF04 LNG is a 2004 Seat Leon in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2004 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 84,244 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 BF04 LNG, 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 22 years old, this Seat Leon is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BF04 LNG is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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