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OY53 VHR

2003 Seat Leon · Petrol · 1781cc

Red Registered in Oxford, Oxford · 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 25 MOT tests on record, passing 17 and failing 8 (68% pass rate). It has 136,238 miles on the clock, averaging 7,694 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for OY53 VHR

MOT Status
Due date passed
136,238
Last Mileage
Recorded
25
Total Tests
Since 2006
68%
Pass Rate
17 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 25 tests on record
7,694

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
5

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading136,238 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1,530
Average per year7,694
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for OY53 VHR 21k50k79k107k136k '06'21'13

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Full MOT Test History 25 tests on record

PASS
Mileage136,238 miles
Since last MOT+1,530 miles
PASS
Mileage134,708 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage134,708 miles
Since last MOT+7,261 miles
PASS
Mileage127,447 miles
Since last MOT+15,486 miles
PASS
Mileage111,961 miles
Since last MOT+9,509 miles
PASS
Mileage102,452 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage102,452 miles
Since last MOT+12,942 miles
PASS
Mileage89,510 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,507 miles
Since last MOT+10,571 miles
PASS
Mileage78,936 miles
Since last MOT+12,311 miles
PASS
Mileage66,625 miles
Since last MOT+124 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,501 miles
Since last MOT+5,233 miles
PASS
Mileage61,268 miles
Since last MOT+19 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,249 miles
Since last MOT+3,028 miles
PASS
Mileage58,221 miles
Since last MOT+6,403 miles
PASS
Mileage51,818 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage51,818 miles
Since last MOT+6,347 miles
PASS
Mileage45,471 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage45,464 miles
Since last MOT+5,223 miles
PASS
Mileage40,241 miles
Since last MOT+1,573 miles
PASS
Mileage38,668 miles
Since last MOT+5,104 miles
PASS
Mileage33,564 miles
Since last MOT+12,006 miles
PASS
Mileage21,558 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage21,551 miles
Since last MOT+405 miles
PASS
Mileage21,146 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 VHR
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1781cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeOY — Oxford, Oxford
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About OY53 VHR

What car is OY53 VHR?

OY53 VHR is an red Seat Leon, petrol (1781cc). First registered in Oxford in 2003.

What is the mileage of OY53 VHR?

The last recorded mileage for OY53 VHR was 136,238 miles, recorded on 24 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.

Has OY53 VHR passed its MOT?

OY53 VHR has had 25 MOT tests with a 68% pass rate (17 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 24 Nov 2021.

Is OY53 VHR ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, OY53 VHR 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 OY53 VHR?

OY53 VHR is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.