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FJ53 LYW

2003 Seat Ibiza · Petrol · 1198cc

Yellow Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1198cc
ColourYellow
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 21 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 4 (81% pass rate). It has 59,187 miles on the clock, averaging 2,640 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 LYW

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
59,187
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
81%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
2,640

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading59,187 miles
Reading date
Average per year2,640
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 LYW 8k21k34k46k59k '06'25'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage59,187 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,187 miles
Since last MOT+6,656 miles
PASS
Mileage52,531 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage52,531 miles
Since last MOT+2,802 miles
PASS
Mileage49,729 miles
Since last MOT+952 miles
PASS
Mileage48,777 miles
Since last MOT+2,374 miles
PASS
Mileage46,403 miles
Since last MOT+1,697 miles
PASS
Mileage44,706 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage44,706 miles
Since last MOT+2,173 miles
PASS
Mileage42,533 miles
Since last MOT+2,913 miles
PASS
Mileage39,620 miles
Since last MOT+1,857 miles
PASS
Mileage37,763 miles
Since last MOT+2,689 miles
PASS
Mileage35,074 miles
Since last MOT+1,771 miles
PASS
Mileage33,303 miles
Since last MOT+2,142 miles
PASS
Mileage31,161 miles
Since last MOT+3,529 miles
PASS
Mileage27,632 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,632 miles
Since last MOT+4,182 miles
PASS
Mileage23,450 miles
Since last MOT+4,468 miles
PASS
Mileage18,982 miles
Since last MOT+5,540 miles
PASS
Mileage13,442 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage8,338 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 LYW
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 LYW

What car is FJ53 LYW?

FJ53 LYW is an yellow Seat Ibiza, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 LYW?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 LYW was 59,187 miles, recorded on 19 Nov 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 LYW passed its MOT?

FJ53 LYW has had 21 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (17 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 19 Nov 2025.

Is FJ53 LYW ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 LYW 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 FJ53 LYW?

FJ53 LYW is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.