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HF53 EMJ

2003 Seat Ibiza · Petrol · 1198cc

Yellow Registered in Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset · 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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 3 (80% pass rate). It has 78,970 miles on the clock, averaging 6,123 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for HF53 EMJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
78,970
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
80%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,123

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

Below average
Latest reading78,970 miles
Reading date
Miles last year6,982
Average per year6,123
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for HF53 EMJ 5k24k42k60k79k '06'18'13

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Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage78,970 miles
Since last MOT+6,982 miles
PASS
Mileage71,988 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage71,988 miles
Since last MOT+11,744 miles
PASS
Mileage60,244 miles
Since last MOT+14,129 miles
PASS
Mileage46,115 miles
Since last MOT+12,560 miles
PASS
Mileage33,555 miles
Since last MOT+348 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,207 miles
Since last MOT+13,462 miles
FAIL
Mileage19,745 miles
Since last MOT+6,279 miles
PASS
Mileage13,466 miles
Since last MOT+1,092 miles
PASS
Mileage12,374 miles
Since last MOT+1,803 miles
PASS
Mileage10,571 miles
Since last MOT+1,372 miles
PASS
Mileage9,199 miles
Since last MOT+1,198 miles
PASS
Mileage8,001 miles
Since last MOT+1,420 miles
PASS
Mileage6,581 miles
Since last MOT+1,546 miles
PASS
Mileage5,035 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EMJ
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1198cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeHF — Bournemouth, Hampshire and Dorset
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About HF53 EMJ

What car is HF53 EMJ?

HF53 EMJ is an yellow Seat Ibiza, petrol (1198cc). First registered in Bournemouth in 2003.

What is the mileage of HF53 EMJ?

The last recorded mileage for HF53 EMJ was 78,970 miles, recorded on 28 Sep 2018 during its most recent MOT test.

Has HF53 EMJ passed its MOT?

HF53 EMJ has had 15 MOT tests with an 80% pass rate (12 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 28 Sep 2018.

Is HF53 EMJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, HF53 EMJ 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 HF53 EMJ?

HF53 EMJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.