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FJ53 VYU

2003 Seat Leon · Diesel · 1896cc

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

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 10 and failing 5 (67% pass rate). It has 110,042 miles on the clock, averaging 8,913 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FJ53 VYU

MOT Status
Due date passed
110,042
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
67%
Pass Rate
10 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
8,913

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 reading110,042 miles
Reading date
Average per year8,913
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for FJ53 VYU 32k51k71k90k110k '06'15'12

Check FJ53 VYU

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage110,042 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage110,042 miles
Since last MOT+11,073 miles
PASS
Mileage98,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,969 miles
Since last MOT+12,286 miles
PASS
Mileage86,683 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage86,682 miles
Since last MOT+7,831 miles
PASS
Mileage78,851 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage78,851 miles
Since last MOT+6,978 miles
PASS
Mileage71,873 miles
Since last MOT+5,409 miles
PASS
Mileage66,464 miles
Since last MOT+7,433 miles
PASS
Mileage59,031 miles
Since last MOT+7,465 miles
PASS
Mileage51,566 miles
Since last MOT+11,181 miles
PASS
Mileage40,385 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,385 miles
Since last MOT+8,604 miles
PASS
Mileage31,781 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VYU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourRed
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 VYU

What car is FJ53 VYU?

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

What is the mileage of FJ53 VYU?

The last recorded mileage for FJ53 VYU was 110,042 miles, recorded on 11 Sep 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FJ53 VYU passed its MOT?

FJ53 VYU has had 15 MOT tests with a 67% pass rate (10 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 11 Sep 2015.

Is FJ53 VYU ULEZ compliant?

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

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