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 Vectra Petrol 1796cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 3 (63% pass rate). It has 87,827 miles on the clock, averaging 11,039 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for MW53 VBU
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Mileage Analysis
Above average| Latest reading | 87,827 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 11,039 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | MW53 VBU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Vectra |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1796cc |
| 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 VBU
What car is MW53 VBU?
MW53 VBU is an black Vauxhall Vectra, petrol (1796cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.
What is the mileage of MW53 VBU?
The last recorded mileage for MW53 VBU was 87,827 miles, recorded on 23 Jan 2011 during its most recent MOT test.
Has MW53 VBU passed its MOT?
MW53 VBU has had 8 MOT tests with a 63% pass rate (5 passes, 3 failures). It last passed on 23 Jan 2011.
Is MW53 VBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, MW53 VBU 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 MW53 VBU?
MW53 VBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.