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YR04 JRX

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,105 mi
Last recorded126,105 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 JRX
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 126,105 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear ind bulbs faded not amber (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 121,399 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 121,360 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 113,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust blowing at cat end

Pass 19 Dec 2013 109,061 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 109,061 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 98,973 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,973 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 93,664 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brakes slight binding

rear brake discs corroded advise replacment

slight wear to front discs

Pass 30 Dec 2010 88,474 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 83,672 miles

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

engine light on

front fog lights coming on with dip beam

Pass 3 Jan 2009 77,553 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 72,015 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 72,014 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 59,956 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 59,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear 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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YR04 JRX is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YR04 JRX, 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 YR04 JRX registered?

YR04 JRX is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is YR04 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 JRX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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