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MW53 DYY

2003 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1781cc

Red Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1781cc
ColourRed
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
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 Petrol 1781cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 5 (64% pass rate). It has 135,947 miles on the clock, averaging 9,597 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MW53 DYY

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,947
Last Mileage
Recorded
14
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 5 failed

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

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 14 tests on record
9,597

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading135,947 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,978
Average per year9,597
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MW53 DYY 49k71k92k114k136k '06'16'12

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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record

PASS
Mileage135,947 miles
Since last MOT+15,978 miles
PASS
Mileage119,969 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,969 miles
Since last MOT+482 miles
FAIL
Mileage119,487 miles
Since last MOT+12,648 miles
PASS
Mileage106,839 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage106,833 miles
Since last MOT+9,620 miles
PASS
Mileage97,213 miles
Since last MOT+7,057 miles
PASS
Mileage90,156 miles
Since last MOT+8,392 miles
FAIL
Mileage81,764 miles
Since last MOT+4,694 miles
PASS
Mileage77,070 miles
Since last MOT+8,158 miles
PASS
Mileage68,912 miles
Since last MOT+9,514 miles
PASS
Mileage59,398 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage59,398 miles
Since last MOT+10,655 miles
PASS
Mileage48,743 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 DYY
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MW53 DYY

What car is MW53 DYY?

MW53 DYY is an red Seat Leon, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MW53 DYY?

The last recorded mileage for MW53 DYY was 135,947 miles, recorded on 5 Jan 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MW53 DYY passed its MOT?

MW53 DYY has had 14 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (9 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 5 Jan 2016.

Is MW53 DYY ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 DYY 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 MW53 DYY?

MW53 DYY is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.