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SH53 BGU

2003 Vauxhall Zafira · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Glasgow, Scotland · 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 24 MOT tests on record, passing 13 and failing 11 (54% pass rate). It has 123,430 miles on the clock, averaging 7,998 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SH53 BGU

MOT Status
Due date passed
123,430
Last Mileage
Recorded
24
Total Tests
Since 2006
54%
Pass Rate
13 passed, 11 failed

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

11

MOT failures recorded

Out of 24 tests on record
7,998

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

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

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading123,430 miles
Reading date
Miles last year4,068
Average per year7,998
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SH53 BGU 23k48k73k98k123k '06'19'12

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Full MOT Test History 24 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage123,430 miles
Since last MOT+4,068 miles
PASS
Mileage119,362 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage119,362 miles
Since last MOT+6,484 miles
PASS
Mileage112,878 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage112,877 miles
Since last MOT+6,226 miles
PASS
Mileage106,651 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage106,651 miles
Since last MOT+7,697 miles
PASS
Mileage98,954 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,954 miles
Since last MOT+8,209 miles
PASS
Mileage90,745 miles
Since last MOT+3 miles
FAIL
Mileage90,742 miles
Since last MOT+9,054 miles
PASS
Mileage81,688 miles
Since last MOT+13,493 miles
PASS
Mileage68,195 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage68,195 miles
Since last MOT+9,827 miles
PASS
Mileage58,368 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage58,368 miles
Since last MOT+10,321 miles
PASS
Mileage48,047 miles
Since last MOT+33 miles
FAIL
Mileage48,014 miles
Since last MOT+9,485 miles
PASS
Mileage38,529 miles
Since last MOT+23 miles
FAIL
Mileage38,506 miles
Since last MOT+7,188 miles
PASS
Mileage31,318 miles
Since last MOT+3,774 miles
PASS
Mileage27,544 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage27,544 miles
Since last MOT+4,295 miles
PASS
Mileage23,249 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSH — Glasgow, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SH53 BGU

What car is SH53 BGU?

SH53 BGU is an blue Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Glasgow in 2003.

What is the mileage of SH53 BGU?

The last recorded mileage for SH53 BGU was 123,430 miles, recorded on 29 Jan 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SH53 BGU passed its MOT?

SH53 BGU has had 24 MOT tests with a 54% pass rate (13 passes, 11 failures). It last was tested on 29 Jan 2019.

Is SH53 BGU ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SH53 BGU 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 SH53 BGU?

SH53 BGU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.