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EU53 BJE

2003 Seat Ibiza · Petrol · 1198cc

Grey Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£130–£165

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 Ibiza Petrol 1198cc has had 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 177,395 miles on the clock, averaging 7,890 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EU53 BJE

MOT Status
Due date passed
177,395
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
7,890

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading177,395 miles
Reading date
Miles last year110
Average per year7,890
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EU53 BJE 43k76k110k144k177k '06'23'16

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage177,395 miles
Since last MOT+110 miles
FAIL
Mileage177,285 miles
Since last MOT+4,910 miles
PASS
Mileage172,375 miles
Since last MOT+2,956 miles
PASS
Mileage169,419 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage169,416 miles
Since last MOT+5,282 miles
PASS
Mileage164,134 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage164,132 miles
Since last MOT+4,830 miles
PASS
Mileage159,302 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage159,302 miles
Since last MOT+5,902 miles
PASS
Mileage153,400 miles
Since last MOT+6,288 miles
PASS
Mileage147,112 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage147,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,058 miles
PASS
Mileage142,054 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage142,054 miles
Since last MOT+5,391 miles
PASS
Mileage136,663 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage136,663 miles
Since last MOT+10,931 miles
PASS
Mileage125,732 miles
Since last MOT+14,557 miles
FAIL
Mileage111,175 miles
Since last MOT+14,114 miles
PASS
Mileage97,061 miles
Since last MOT+10,027 miles
PASS
Mileage87,034 miles
Since last MOT+5,216 miles
PASS
Mileage81,818 miles
Since last MOT+3,216 miles
PASS
Mileage78,602 miles
Since last MOT+10,272 miles
PASS
Mileage68,330 miles
Since last MOT+9,655 miles
PASS
Mileage58,675 miles
Since last MOT+16,158 miles
PASS
Mileage42,517 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 BJE
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEU — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EU53 BJE

What car is EU53 BJE?

EU53 BJE is an grey Seat Ibiza, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EU53 BJE?

The last recorded mileage for EU53 BJE was 177,395 miles, recorded on 20 Sep 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EU53 BJE passed its MOT?

EU53 BJE has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 20 Sep 2023.

Is EU53 BJE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EU53 BJE 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 EU53 BJE?

EU53 BJE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.