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LX53 VFE

2003 Vauxhall Zafira · Petrol · 1796cc

Silver Registered in Sidcup, London · 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 29 MOT tests on record, passing 18 and failing 11 (62% pass rate). It has 101,529 miles on the clock, averaging 4,028 miles per year, well below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for LX53 VFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
101,529
Last Mileage
Recorded
29
Total Tests
Since 2006
62%
Pass Rate
18 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 29 tests on record
4,028

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
2

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Low mileage
Latest reading101,529 miles
Reading date
Miles last year164
Average per year4,028
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for LX53 VFE 25k44k63k82k102k '06'25'17

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Full MOT Test History 29 tests on record

PASS
Mileage101,529 miles
Since last MOT+164 miles
FAIL
Mileage101,365 miles
Since last MOT+6,519 miles
PASS
Mileage94,846 miles
Since last MOT+85 miles
FAIL
Mileage94,761 miles
Since last MOT+5,320 miles
PASS
Mileage89,441 miles
Since last MOT+4 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,437 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,388 miles
Since last MOT+5,538 miles
PASS
Mileage83,850 miles
Since last MOT+30 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,820 miles
Since last MOT+6,708 miles
PASS
Mileage77,112 miles
Since last MOT+140 miles
FAIL
Mileage76,972 miles
Since last MOT+6,415 miles
PASS
Mileage70,557 miles
Since last MOT+2,161 miles
PASS
Mileage68,396 miles
Since last MOT+1,928 miles
PASS
Mileage66,468 miles
Since last MOT+2,051 miles
PASS
Mileage64,417 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage64,417 miles
Since last MOT+1,859 miles
PASS
Mileage62,558 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage62,558 miles
Since last MOT+1,819 miles
PASS
Mileage60,739 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage60,739 miles
Since last MOT+1,752 miles
FAIL
Mileage58,987 miles
Since last MOT+2,787 miles
FAIL
Mileage56,200 miles
Since last MOT+2,162 miles
PASS
Mileage54,038 miles
Since last MOT+3,606 miles
PASS
Mileage50,432 miles
Since last MOT+3,320 miles
PASS
Mileage47,112 miles
Since last MOT+5,162 miles
PASS
Mileage41,950 miles
Since last MOT+6,646 miles
PASS
Mileage35,304 miles
Since last MOT+6,355 miles
PASS
Mileage28,949 miles
Since last MOT+3,873 miles
PASS
Mileage25,076 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 VFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeLX — Sidcup, London
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About LX53 VFE

What car is LX53 VFE?

LX53 VFE is an silver Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Sidcup in 2003.

What is the mileage of LX53 VFE?

The last recorded mileage for LX53 VFE was 101,529 miles, recorded on 3 Jul 2025 during its most recent MOT test.

Has LX53 VFE passed its MOT?

LX53 VFE has had 29 MOT tests with a 62% pass rate (18 passes, 11 failures). It last passed on 3 Jul 2025.

Is LX53 VFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, LX53 VFE 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 LX53 VFE?

LX53 VFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.