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BF04 XSR

2004 Seat Leon

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,209 mi
Last recorded110,209 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XSR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 110,209 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 102,057 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/rear tyre rubber perished/cracked

Fail 5 Aug 2020 102,057 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Advise fuel treatment

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also slight damage outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/rear tyre rubber perished/cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2019 99,175 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2019 99,174 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

o/s/r & n/s/r brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,045 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,848 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 98,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 95,802 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 95,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 89,175 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 81,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 73,839 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 59,014 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 51,658 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 43,730 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,432 miles

Advise all tyres perishing.

Advise off side front inner wheel arch liner broken.

Advise off side rear passengers upright seat loose but locked in upright position.

Fail 2 Mar 2009 39,432 miles

Advise all tyres perishing.

Advise off side front inner wheel arch liner broken.

Advise off side rear passengers upright seat loose but locked in upright position.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 38,785 miles

nsf tyre tread low 2mm

Pass 19 Feb 2007 36,570 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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BF04 XSR is a 2004 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 BF04 XSR, 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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What year was BF04 XSR registered?

BF04 XSR is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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