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FJ53 VRZ

2003 Seat Leon · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourGrey
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
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 Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 146,304 miles on the clock, averaging 5,886 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 VRZ

MOT Status
Due date passed
146,304
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
5,886

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading146,304 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,203
Average per year5,886
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FJ53 VRZ 50k74k98k122k146k '06'23'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage146,304 miles
Since last MOT+1,203 miles
PASS
Mileage145,101 miles
Since last MOT+3,090 miles
PASS
Mileage142,011 miles
Since last MOT+5,002 miles
PASS
Mileage137,009 miles
Since last MOT+3,692 miles
PASS
Mileage133,317 miles
Since last MOT+3,881 miles
PASS
Mileage129,436 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage129,436 miles
Since last MOT+4,098 miles
PASS
Mileage125,338 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage125,338 miles
Since last MOT+3,927 miles
PASS
Mileage121,411 miles
Since last MOT+6,359 miles
PASS
Mileage115,052 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage115,048 miles
Since last MOT+6,763 miles
PASS
Mileage108,285 miles
Since last MOT+11,952 miles
PASS
Mileage96,333 miles
Since last MOT+4,311 miles
PASS
Mileage92,022 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage92,019 miles
Since last MOT+6,674 miles
PASS
Mileage85,345 miles
Since last MOT+4,839 miles
PASS
Mileage80,506 miles
Since last MOT+6,174 miles
PASS
Mileage74,332 miles
Since last MOT+13,618 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,714 miles
Since last MOT+11,024 miles
PASS
Mileage49,690 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VRZ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFJ — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FJ53 VRZ

What car is FJ53 VRZ?

FJ53 VRZ is an grey Seat Leon, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FJ53 VRZ?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 VRZ was 146,304 miles, recorded on 28 Feb 2023 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 VRZ passed its MOT?

FJ53 VRZ has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 28 Feb 2023.

Is FJ53 VRZ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FJ53 VRZ is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is FJ53 VRZ?

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