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SY53 ELJ

2003 Skoda Superb · Diesel · 1896cc

Red Registered in Inverness, Scotland · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourRed
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 Superb Diesel 1896cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 12 and failing 7 (63% pass rate). It has 135,548 miles on the clock, averaging 7,994 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SY53 ELJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
135,548
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
63%
Pass Rate
12 passed, 7 failed

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

7

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
7,994

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading135,548 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,174
Average per year7,994
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SY53 ELJ 32k58k84k110k136k '06'19'13

Check SY53 ELJ

Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage135,548 miles
Since last MOT+3,174 miles
PASS
Mileage132,374 miles
Since last MOT+50 miles
FAIL
Mileage132,324 miles
Since last MOT+3,722 miles
PASS
Mileage128,602 miles
Since last MOT+303 miles
FAIL
Mileage128,299 miles
Since last MOT+7,037 miles
PASS
Mileage121,262 miles
Since last MOT+4,455 miles
PASS
Mileage116,807 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage116,796 miles
Since last MOT+4,679 miles
PASS
Mileage112,117 miles
Since last MOT+3,458 miles
PASS
Mileage108,659 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage108,659 miles
Since last MOT+15,002 miles
PASS
Mileage93,657 miles
Since last MOT+27,159 miles
PASS
Mileage66,498 miles
Since last MOT+28 miles
FAIL
Mileage66,470 miles
Since last MOT+8,118 miles
PASS
Mileage58,352 miles
Since last MOT+5,570 miles
PASS
Mileage52,782 miles
Since last MOT+5,857 miles
FAIL
Mileage46,925 miles
Since last MOT+7,344 miles
PASS
Mileage39,581 miles
Since last MOT+7,907 miles
PASS
Mileage31,674 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 ELJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSY — Inverness, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SY53 ELJ

What car is SY53 ELJ?

SY53 ELJ is an red Skoda Superb, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Inverness in 2003.

What is the mileage of SY53 ELJ?

The last recorded mileage for SY53 ELJ was 135,548 miles, recorded on 22 Aug 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SY53 ELJ passed its MOT?

SY53 ELJ has had 19 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (12 passes, 7 failures). It last was tested on 22 Aug 2019.

Is SY53 ELJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SY53 ELJ 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 SY53 ELJ?

SY53 ELJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.