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LJ53 FMU

2003 Skoda Octavia · Diesel · 1896cc

Blue Registered in Wimbledon, London · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourBlue
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 Skoda Octavia Diesel 1896cc has had 20 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 7 (65% pass rate). It has 213,508 miles on the clock, averaging 15,194 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LJ53 FMU

MOT Status
Due date passed
213,508
Last Mileage
Recorded
20
Total Tests
Since 2006
65%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 20 tests on record
15,194

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading213,508 miles
Reading date
Miles last year94
Average per year15,194
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for LJ53 FMU 25k72k119k166k214k '06'19'14

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Full MOT Test History 20 tests on record

PASS
Mileage213,508 miles
Since last MOT+94 miles
FAIL
Mileage213,414 miles
Since last MOT+14,483 miles
PASS
Mileage198,931 miles
Since last MOT+9 miles
FAIL
Mileage198,922 miles
Since last MOT+15,423 miles
PASS
Mileage183,499 miles
Since last MOT+10 miles
FAIL
Mileage183,489 miles
Since last MOT+18,140 miles
PASS
Mileage165,349 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage165,348 miles
Since last MOT+29,452 miles
PASS
Mileage135,896 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage135,895 miles
Since last MOT+31,085 miles
PASS
Mileage104,810 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,803 miles
Since last MOT+20,139 miles
PASS
Mileage84,664 miles
Since last MOT+6,878 miles
PASS
Mileage77,786 miles
Since last MOT+11,148 miles
PASS
Mileage66,638 miles
Since last MOT+10,973 miles
PASS
Mileage55,665 miles
Since last MOT+10,860 miles
PASS
Mileage44,805 miles
Since last MOT+9,205 miles
PASS
Mileage35,600 miles
Since last MOT+196 miles
FAIL
Mileage35,404 miles
Since last MOT+10,669 miles
PASS
Mileage24,735 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 FMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLJ — Wimbledon, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LJ53 FMU

What car is LJ53 FMU?

LJ53 FMU is an blue Skoda Octavia, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Wimbledon in 2003.

What is the mileage of LJ53 FMU?

The last recorded mileage for LJ53 FMU was 213,508 miles, recorded on 22 Mar 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LJ53 FMU passed its MOT?

LJ53 FMU has had 20 MOT tests with a 65% pass rate (13 passes, 7 failures). It last passed on 22 Mar 2019.

Is LJ53 FMU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LJ53 FMU 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 LJ53 FMU?

LJ53 FMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.