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BG53 WRV

2003 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1781cc

Red Registered in Birmingham, Birmingham · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Seat Leon Petrol 1781cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 156,419 miles on the clock, averaging 7,928 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for BG53 WRV

MOT Status
Due date passed
156,419
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,928

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading156,419 miles
Reading date
Miles last year11,555
Average per year7,928
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for BG53 WRV 26k59k91k124k156k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage156,419 miles
Since last MOT+11,555 miles
PASS
Mileage144,864 miles
Since last MOT+53 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,811 miles
Since last MOT+5,666 miles
PASS
Mileage139,145 miles
Since last MOT+5,532 miles
PASS
Mileage133,613 miles
Since last MOT+104 miles
FAIL
Mileage133,509 miles
Since last MOT+3,562 miles
PASS
Mileage129,947 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage129,945 miles
Since last MOT+4,179 miles
PASS
Mileage125,766 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,766 miles
Since last MOT+8,524 miles
PASS
Mileage117,242 miles
Since last MOT+4,680 miles
PASS
Mileage112,562 miles
Since last MOT+6,057 miles
PASS
Mileage106,505 miles
Since last MOT+5,399 miles
PASS
Mileage101,106 miles
Since last MOT+61 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,045 miles
Since last MOT+8,488 miles
PASS
Mileage92,557 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage92,557 miles
Since last MOT+9,993 miles
PASS
Mileage82,564 miles
Since last MOT+19,513 miles
PASS
Mileage63,051 miles
Since last MOT+13,154 miles
PASS
Mileage49,897 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage49,897 miles
Since last MOT+6,642 miles
PASS
Mileage43,255 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage43,255 miles
Since last MOT+7,586 miles
PASS
Mileage35,669 miles
Since last MOT+9,234 miles
PASS
Mileage26,435 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WRV
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeBG — Birmingham, Birmingham
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About BG53 WRV

What car is BG53 WRV?

BG53 WRV is a red Seat Leon, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of BG53 WRV?

The last recorded mileage for BG53 WRV was 156,419 miles, recorded on 4 Apr 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has BG53 WRV passed its MOT?

BG53 WRV has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 4 Apr 2023.

Is BG53 WRV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, BG53 WRV is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is BG53 WRV?

BG53 WRV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.