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FX53 HLJ

2003 Seat Leon · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Lincoln, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
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 16 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 4 (75% pass rate). It has 143,350 miles on the clock, averaging 8,953 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FX53 HLJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
143,350
Last Mileage
Recorded
16
Total Tests
Since 2006
75%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 16 tests on record
8,953

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 reading143,350 miles
Reading date
Miles last year14,402
Average per year8,953
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FX53 HLJ 43k68k93k118k143k '06'17'12

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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record

PASS
Mileage143,350 miles
Since last MOT+14,402 miles
PASS
Mileage128,948 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,164 miles
PASS
Mileage121,761 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage121,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,684 miles
PASS
Mileage116,077 miles
Since last MOT+12,016 miles
PASS
Mileage104,061 miles
Since last MOT+11,160 miles
PASS
Mileage92,901 miles
Since last MOT+11,827 miles
PASS
Mileage81,074 miles
Since last MOT+11,784 miles
PASS
Mileage69,290 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,290 miles
Since last MOT+8,928 miles
PASS
Mileage60,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,658 miles
PASS
Mileage53,704 miles
Since last MOT+4,705 miles
PASS
Mileage48,999 miles
Since last MOT+5,634 miles
PASS
Mileage43,365 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 HLJ
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFX — Lincoln, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FX53 HLJ

What car is FX53 HLJ?

FX53 HLJ is an silver Seat Leon, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Lincoln in 2003.

What is the mileage of FX53 HLJ?

The last recorded mileage for FX53 HLJ was 143,350 miles, recorded on 2 Nov 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FX53 HLJ passed its MOT?

FX53 HLJ has had 16 MOT tests with a 75% pass rate (12 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 2 Nov 2017.

Is FX53 HLJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FX53 HLJ 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 FX53 HLJ?

FX53 HLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.