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 Diesel 1995cc has had 16 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 3 (81% pass rate). It has 176,243 miles on the clock, averaging 12,520 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MW53 DOU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 176,243 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 12,520 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 16 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 DOU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zafira |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Engine | 1995cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | MW — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About MW53 DOU
What car is MW53 DOU?
MW53 DOU is an black Vauxhall Zafira, diesel (1995cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 DOU?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 DOU was 176,243 miles, recorded on 5 Apr 2016 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 DOU passed its MOT?
MW53 DOU has had 16 MOT tests with an 81% pass rate (13 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 5 Apr 2016.
Is MW53 DOU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 DOU is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.
How old is MW53 DOU?
MW53 DOU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.