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NL53 MKV

2003 Vauxhall Zafira · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Newcastle, North · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
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 1598cc has had 7 MOT tests on record, passing 5 and failing 2 (71% pass rate). It has 97,660 miles on the clock, averaging 15,855 miles per year, above the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for NL53 MKV

MOT Status
Due date passed
97,660
Last Mileage
Recorded
7
Total Tests
Since 2007
71%
Pass Rate
5 passed, 2 failed

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

2

MOT failures recorded

Out of 7 tests on record
15,855

Average miles/year

Above UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

Above average
Latest reading97,660 miles
Reading date
Miles last year1
Average per year15,855
Mileage consistencyConsistent
Mileage over time for NL53 MKV 33k49k65k82k98k '07'11'09

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Full MOT Test History 7 tests on record

PASS
Mileage97,660 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage97,659 miles
Since last MOT+14,249 miles
PASS
Mileage83,410 miles
Since last MOT+14,269 miles
PASS
Mileage69,141 miles
Since last MOT+18,022 miles
PASS
Mileage51,119 miles
Since last MOT+17,922 miles
PASS
Mileage33,197 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage33,197 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 MKV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeNL — Newcastle, North
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About NL53 MKV

What car is NL53 MKV?

NL53 MKV is an blue Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Newcastle in 2003.

What is the mileage of NL53 MKV?

The last recorded mileage for NL53 MKV was 97,660 miles, recorded on 19 May 2011 during its most recent MOT test.

Has NL53 MKV passed its MOT?

NL53 MKV has had 7 MOT tests with a 71% pass rate (5 passes, 2 failures). It last passed on 19 May 2011.

Is NL53 MKV ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, NL53 MKV 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 NL53 MKV?

NL53 MKV is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.