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YR04 JRZ

2004 Seat Leon

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

243,711 mi
Last recorded243,711 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Leon84,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 243,711 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 234,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 228,125 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 228,122 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 222,835 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 222,833 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 217,747 miles

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

Fail 7 Aug 2020 217,745 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 209,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 198,307 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2017 187,336 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 176,774 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 171,221 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 171,221 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 166,315 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 166,253 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 162,390 miles

offside tie rod has slight play

Fail 3 Aug 2013 162,263 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

offside tie rod has slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2012 149,239 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 138,446 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2011 138,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 124,323 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 105,283 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 105,283 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 90,910 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 70,561 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 JRZ is a 2004 Seat Leon in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JRZ, 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 JRZ registered?

YR04 JRZ is a 2004 Seat Leon, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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