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SL53 MFE

2003 Vauxhall Zafira · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Edinburgh, 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 22 MOT tests on record, passing 14 and failing 8 (64% pass rate). It has 116,630 miles on the clock, averaging 7,948 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.

MOT & Mileage History for SL53 MFE

MOT Status
Due date passed
116,630
Last Mileage
Recorded
22
Total Tests
Since 2006
64%
Pass Rate
14 passed, 8 failed

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

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 22 tests on record
7,948

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 reading116,630 miles
Reading date
Average per year7,948
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for SL53 MFE 17k42k67k92k117k '06'19'13

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Full MOT Test History 22 tests on record

PASS
Mileage116,630 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage116,630 miles
Since last MOT+3,341 miles
PASS
Mileage113,289 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage113,288 miles
Since last MOT+7,591 miles
PASS
Mileage105,697 miles
Since last MOT+7,232 miles
PASS
Mileage98,465 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage98,465 miles
Since last MOT+9,443 miles
PASS
Mileage89,022 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage89,021 miles
Since last MOT+11,573 miles
PASS
Mileage77,448 miles
Since last MOT+6 miles
FAIL
Mileage77,442 miles
Since last MOT+12,312 miles
PASS
Mileage65,130 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage65,129 miles
Since last MOT+11,948 miles
PASS
Mileage53,181 miles
Since last MOT+2 miles
FAIL
Mileage53,179 miles
Since last MOT+11,087 miles
PASS
Mileage42,092 miles
Since last MOT+1 miles
FAIL
Mileage42,091 miles
Since last MOT+7,241 miles
PASS
Mileage34,850 miles
Since last MOT+5,247 miles
PASS
Mileage29,603 miles
Since last MOT+5,292 miles
PASS
Mileage24,311 miles
Since last MOT+5,953 miles
PASS
Mileage18,358 miles
Since last MOT+1,080 miles
PASS
Mileage17,278 miles

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 MFE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeSL — Edinburgh, Scotland
Age identifier53 — September 2003 to February 2004

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About SL53 MFE

What car is SL53 MFE?

SL53 MFE is an blue Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.

What is the mileage of SL53 MFE?

The last recorded mileage for SL53 MFE was 116,630 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2019 during its most recent MOT test.

Has SL53 MFE passed its MOT?

SL53 MFE has had 22 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (14 passes, 8 failures). It last passed on 21 Feb 2019.

Is SL53 MFE ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, SL53 MFE 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 SL53 MFE?

SL53 MFE is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.