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 18 MOT tests on record, passing 15 and failing 3 (83% pass rate). It has 173,555 miles on the clock, averaging 10,063 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for EX53 SMU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 173,555 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 9 |
| Average per year | 10,063 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 18 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EX53 SMU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zafira |
| Colour | Silver |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EX — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About EX53 SMU
What car is EX53 SMU?
EX53 SMU is an silver Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2003.
What is the mileage of EX53 SMU?
The last recorded mileage for EX53 SMU was 173,555 miles, recorded on 13 Nov 2021 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EX53 SMU passed its MOT?
EX53 SMU has had 18 MOT tests with an 83% pass rate (15 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 13 Nov 2021.
Is EX53 SMU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EX53 SMU 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 SMU?
EX53 SMU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.