Vehicle summary
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 Vauxhall Zafira Petrol 1598cc has had 17 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 3 (82% pass rate). It has 164,423 miles on the clock, averaging 11,116 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for BD53 ARU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 164,423 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 6,018 |
| Average per year | 11,116 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 17 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | BD53 ARU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zafira |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | BD — Birmingham, Birmingham |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About BD53 ARU
What car is BD53 ARU?
BD53 ARU is a silver Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Birmingham in 2003.
What is the mileage of BD53 ARU?
The last recorded mileage for BD53 ARU was 164,423 miles, recorded on 14 Sep 2019 during its most recent MOT test.
Has BD53 ARU passed its MOT?
BD53 ARU has had 17 MOT tests with an 82% pass rate (14 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 14 Sep 2019.
Is BD53 ARU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, BD53 ARU 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 BD53 ARU?
BD53 ARU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.