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EX53 LYJ

2003 Vauxhall Meriva · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Chelmsford, Essex · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 Meriva Petrol 1598cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 104,235 miles on the clock, averaging 9,542 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for EX53 LYJ

MOT Status
Due date passed
104,235
Last Mileage
Recorded
11
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
7 passed, 4 failed

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

4

MOT failures recorded

Out of 11 tests on record
9,542

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 reading104,235 miles
Reading date
Miles last year99
Average per year9,542
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for EX53 LYJ 37k54k71k88k104k '06'13'11

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Full MOT Test History 11 tests on record

PASS
Mileage104,235 miles
Since last MOT+99 miles
FAIL
Mileage104,136 miles
Since last MOT+5,174 miles
PASS
Mileage98,962 miles
Since last MOT+299 miles
FAIL
Mileage98,663 miles
Since last MOT+5,484 miles
PASS
Mileage93,179 miles
Since last MOT+22 miles
FAIL
Mileage93,157 miles
Since last MOT+8,698 miles
FAIL
Mileage84,459 miles
Since last MOT+16,245 miles
PASS
Mileage68,214 miles
Since last MOT+6,904 miles
PASS
Mileage61,310 miles
Since last MOT+4,990 miles
PASS
Mileage56,320 miles
Since last MOT+18,915 miles
PASS
Mileage37,405 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 LYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelMeriva
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeEX — Chelmsford, Essex
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About EX53 LYJ

What car is EX53 LYJ?

EX53 LYJ is an blue Vauxhall Meriva, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.

What is the mileage of EX53 LYJ?

The last recorded mileage for EX53 LYJ was 104,235 miles, recorded on 15 Oct 2013 during its most recent MOT test.

Has EX53 LYJ passed its MOT?

EX53 LYJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 15 Oct 2013.

Is EX53 LYJ ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 LYJ 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 EX53 LYJ?

EX53 LYJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.