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DE53 EXU

2003 Vauxhall Zafira · Petrol · 1598cc

Black Registered in Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlack
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 Vauxhall Zafira Petrol 1598cc has had 18 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 9 (50% pass rate). It has 107,872 miles on the clock, averaging 9,381 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for DE53 EXU

MOT Status
Due date passed
107,872
Last Mileage
Recorded
18
Total Tests
Since 2006
50%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 9 failed

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

9

MOT failures recorded

Out of 18 tests on record
9,381

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 reading107,872 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year9,381
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DE53 EXU 30k49k69k88k108k '06'15'11

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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record

PASS
Mileage107,872 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage107,871 miles
Since last MOT+3,508 miles
PASS
Mileage104,363 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,362 miles
PASS
FAIL
PASS
Mileage84,230 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,227 miles
Since last MOT+10,402 miles
PASS
Mileage73,825 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage73,821 miles
Since last MOT+10,632 miles
PASS
Mileage63,189 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage63,189 miles
Since last MOT+9,098 miles
PASS
Mileage54,091 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage54,091 miles
Since last MOT+13,799 miles
PASS
Mileage40,292 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage40,292 miles
Since last MOT+10,762 miles
PASS
Mileage29,530 miles
Since last MOT+26 miles
FAIL
Mileage29,504 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDE — Chester, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About DE53 EXU

What car is DE53 EXU?

DE53 EXU is a black Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chester in 2003.

What is the mileage of DE53 EXU?

The last recorded mileage for DE53 EXU was 107,872 miles, recorded on 11 Mar 2015 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DE53 EXU passed its MOT?

DE53 EXU has had 18 MOT tests with a 50% pass rate (9 passes, 9 failures). It last passed on 11 Mar 2015.

Is DE53 EXU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DE53 EXU 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 DE53 EXU?

DE53 EXU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.