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BF04 XTV

2004 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

158,121 mi
Last recorded158,121 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF04 XTV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 158,121 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 7 May 2013 158,117 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 21 May 2012 141,599 miles

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy?

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Fail 21 May 2012 141,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

These are observations and do not require attention - Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy?

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge - still legal (tread not as deep as centre)

Pass 3 May 2011 124,771 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy?

nail/screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 3 May 2011 124,771 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

n/s/r wheel bearing noisy?

nail/screw in o/s/r tyre

Fail 26 Apr 2010 108,940 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 108,940 miles

These are observations and do not require attention: Both front inner wings have partial liners fitted. Both rear inner wings have liners fitted. Engine undershield fitted.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 92,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 92,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 75,438 miles

both front wiper blade rubbers splitting

Fail 31 Mar 2007

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 XTV is a 2004 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 XTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF04 XTV registered?

BF04 XTV is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is BF04 XTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF04 XTV shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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