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MK53 VRL

2003 Vauxhall Zafira · Petrol · 1796cc

Green Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1796cc
ColourGreen
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 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 83,492 miles on the clock, averaging 6,051 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for MK53 VRL

MOT Status
Due date passed
83,492
Last Mileage
Recorded
15
Total Tests
Since 2006
60%
Pass Rate
9 passed, 6 failed

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

6

MOT failures recorded

Out of 15 tests on record
6,051

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading83,492 miles
Reading date
Miles last year7
Average per year6,051
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MK53 VRL 25k40k54k69k83k '06'16'12

Check MK53 VRL

Full MOT Test History 15 tests on record

PASS
Mileage83,492 miles
Since last MOT+7 miles
FAIL
Mileage83,485 miles
Since last MOT+9,351 miles
PASS
Mileage74,134 miles
Since last MOT+16 miles
FAIL
Mileage74,118 miles
Since last MOT+4,815 miles
PASS
Mileage69,303 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage69,303 miles
Since last MOT+9,012 miles
PASS
Mileage60,291 miles
Since last MOT+8 miles
FAIL
Mileage60,283 miles
Since last MOT+4,550 miles
PASS
Mileage55,733 miles
Since last MOT+8,091 miles
PASS
Mileage47,642 miles
Since last MOT+1,612 miles
PASS
Mileage46,030 miles
Since last MOT+6,296 miles
FAIL
Mileage39,734 miles
Since last MOT+6,516 miles
FAIL
Mileage33,218 miles
Since last MOT+7,623 miles
PASS
Mileage25,595 miles
Since last MOT+483 miles
PASS
Mileage25,112 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 VRL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1796cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMK — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About MK53 VRL

What car is MK53 VRL?

MK53 VRL is an green Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MK53 VRL?

The last recorded mileage for MK53 VRL was 83,492 miles, recorded on 24 Mar 2016 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MK53 VRL passed its MOT?

MK53 VRL has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 24 Mar 2016.

Is MK53 VRL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MK53 VRL 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 MK53 VRL?

MK53 VRL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.