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 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 140,665 miles on the clock, averaging 11,875 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MV53 NLJ
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 140,665 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 5,991 |
| Average per year | 11,875 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MV53 NLJ |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zafira |
| Colour | Red |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MV — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MV53 NLJ
What car is MV53 NLJ?
MV53 NLJ is an red Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MV53 NLJ?
The last recorded mileage for MV53 NLJ was 140,665 miles, recorded on 28 Apr 2017 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MV53 NLJ passed its MOT?
MV53 NLJ has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 28 Apr 2017.
Is MV53 NLJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MV53 NLJ 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 MV53 NLJ?
MV53 NLJ is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.