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OV53 DHU

2004 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1598cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 22 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2004
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
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 2004 Seat Leon Petrol 1598cc has had 12 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing once (92% pass rate). It has 88,593 miles on the clock, averaging 6,391 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OV53 DHU

MOT Status
Due date passed
88,593
Last Mileage
Recorded
12
Total Tests
Since 2007
92%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 1 failed

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

1

MOT failure recorded

Out of 12 tests on record
6,391

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading88,593 miles
Reading date
Miles last year15,031
Average per year6,391
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OV53 DHU 20k37k54k71k89k '07'17'13

Check OV53 DHU

Full MOT Test History 12 tests on record

PASS
Mileage88,593 miles
Since last MOT+15,031 miles
PASS
Mileage73,562 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage73,562 miles
Since last MOT+14,142 miles
PASS
Mileage59,420 miles
Since last MOT+11,061 miles
PASS
Mileage48,359 miles
Since last MOT+13,721 miles
PASS
Mileage34,638 miles
Since last MOT+1,867 miles
PASS
Mileage32,771 miles
Since last MOT+3,244 miles
PASS
Mileage29,527 miles
Since last MOT+2,337 miles
PASS
Mileage27,190 miles
Since last MOT+2,248 miles
PASS
Mileage24,942 miles
Since last MOT+2,476 miles
PASS
Mileage22,466 miles
Since last MOT+2,361 miles
PASS
Mileage20,105 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 DHU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2004
First registered
Area codeOV — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OV53 DHU

What car is OV53 DHU?

OV53 DHU is an red Seat Leon, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Oxford in 2004.

What is the mileage of OV53 DHU?

The last recorded mileage for OV53 DHU was 88,593 miles, recorded on 13 Dec 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OV53 DHU passed its MOT?

OV53 DHU has had 12 MOT tests with an 92% pass rate (11 passes, 1 failure). It last passed on 13 Dec 2017.

Is OV53 DHU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OV53 DHU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2004, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is OV53 DHU?

OV53 DHU is approximately 22 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.