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FH53 RCU

2003 Vauxhall Zafira · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Nottingham, Forest and Fens · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourSilver
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 1796cc has had 24 MOT tests on record, passing 21 and failing 3 (88% pass rate). It has 141,155 miles on the clock, averaging 6,320 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for FH53 RCU

Valid
MOT Status
Expires
141,155
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2007
88%
Pass Rate
21 passed, 3 failed

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

3

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
6,320

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
0

Gaps in MOT history

No gaps detected in MOT coverage

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading141,155 miles
Reading date
Miles last year10,282
Average per year6,320
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for FH53 RCU 22k51k81k111k141k '07'26'16

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

PASS
Mileage141,155 miles
Since last MOT+10,282 miles
PASS
Mileage130,873 miles
Since last MOT+11,306 miles
PASS
Mileage119,567 miles
Since last MOT+2,199 miles
PASS
Mileage117,368 miles
Since last MOT+1,345 miles
PASS
Mileage116,023 miles
Since last MOT+1,338 miles
PASS
Mileage114,685 miles
Since last MOT+1,403 miles
PASS
Mileage113,282 miles
Since last MOT+1,704 miles
PASS
Mileage111,578 miles
Since last MOT+1,729 miles
PASS
Mileage109,849 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage109,849 miles
Since last MOT+2,073 miles
PASS
Mileage107,776 miles
Since last MOT+4,559 miles
PASS
Mileage103,217 miles
Since last MOT+1,219 miles
PASS
Mileage101,998 miles
Since last MOT+4,003 miles
PASS
Mileage97,995 miles
Since last MOT+3,598 miles
PASS
Mileage94,397 miles
Since last MOT+4,505 miles
PASS
Mileage89,892 miles
Since last MOT+10,909 miles
PASS
Mileage78,983 miles
Since last MOT+11 miles
FAIL
Mileage78,972 miles
Since last MOT+11,497 miles
PASS
Mileage67,475 miles
Since last MOT+18,321 miles
PASS
Mileage49,154 miles
Since last MOT+15,826 miles
PASS
Mileage33,328 miles
Since last MOT+11,627 miles
PASS
Mileage21,701 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage21,701 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
PASS
Mileage21,573 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 RCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeFH — Nottingham, Forest and Fens
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About FH53 RCU

What car is FH53 RCU?

FH53 RCU is an silver Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Nottingham in 2003.

What is the mileage of FH53 RCU?

The last recorded mileage for FH53 RCU was 141,155 miles, recorded on 7 Feb 2026 during its most recent MOT test.

Has FH53 RCU passed its MOT?

FH53 RCU has had 24 MOT tests with an 88% pass rate (21 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 7 Feb 2026.

Is FH53 RCU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, FH53 RCU 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 FH53 RCU?

FH53 RCU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.