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 Petrol 1598cc has had 14 MOT tests on record, passing 8 and failing 6 (57% pass rate). It has 89,241 miles on the clock, averaging 7,975 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400.
MOT & Mileage History for SM53 VBU
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Mileage Analysis
About average| Latest reading | 89,241 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 2 |
| Average per year | 7,975 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 14 tests on record
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | SM53 VBU |
| Make | Vauxhall |
| Model | Zafira |
| Colour | Blue |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1598cc |
| Year | 2003 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 53 — September 2003 to February 2004 |
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About SM53 VBU
What car is SM53 VBU?
SM53 VBU is an blue Vauxhall Zafira, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2003.
What is the mileage of SM53 VBU?
The last recorded mileage for SM53 VBU was 89,241 miles, recorded on 5 Sep 2014 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM53 VBU passed its MOT?
SM53 VBU has had 14 MOT tests with a 57% pass rate (8 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 5 Sep 2014.
Is SM53 VBU ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM53 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 SM53 VBU?
SM53 VBU is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 53 means registered between 1 September 2003 and 28 February 2004.