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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

LS53 EUWMOT history

LS53 EUW is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 22 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 145,366 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2025.

LS53 EUW silver Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2026
Mileage
145,366 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2025
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,008 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 EUW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 EUW was last recorded at 145,366 miles on 12 Aug 2025, 4,067 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,299 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
4,067 miles
Average per year
7,008 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 145,366 miles
  • 2024 – 141,299 miles
  • 2023 – 137,384 miles
  • 2022 – 133,018 miles
  • 2021 – 127,942 miles
  • 2020 – 121,922 miles
  • 2019 – 113,755 miles
  • 2018 – 106,370 miles
  • 2017 – 96,327 miles
  • 2016 – 84,211 miles
  • 2015 – 70,270 miles
  • 2014 – 55,922 miles
  • 2013 – 49,398 miles
  • 2011 – 41,391 miles
  • 2010 – 36,334 miles
  • 2009 – 26,453 miles
  • 2008 – 20,350 miles
  • 2007 – 15,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,366 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 26 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,366 miles (+4,067)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,366 miles
    Test number
    247792346431
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass141,299 miles (+3,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    141,299 miles
    Test number
    515207553506
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass137,384 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,384 miles
    Test number
    281756391277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail137,374 miles (+4,356)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,374 miles
    Test number
    968824963333
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  5. Pass133,018 miles (+11)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    133,018 miles
    Test number
    356583510381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail133,007 miles (+5,065)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,007 miles
    Test number
    766253760970
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass127,942 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    127,942 miles
    Test number
    155838874539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail127,922 miles (+6,000)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,922 miles
    Test number
    468732074142
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    121,922 miles
    Test number
    333252963400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,922 miles (+8,167)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,922 miles
    Test number
    681588249207
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

  11. Pass113,755 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    923323876449
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail113,755 miles (+7,385)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,755 miles
    Test number
    360039359718
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass106,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    235353831230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,370 miles (+10,043)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,370 miles
    Test number
    587133098732
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported 2 rubbers missing (7.1.1)

  15. Pass96,327 miles (+12,116)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    96,327 miles
    Test number
    984986713663

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass84,211 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    84,211 miles
    Test number
    627048176184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail84,201 miles (+13,931)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,201 miles
    Test number
    321259490953
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass70,270 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,270 miles
    Test number
    558811395030
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Fail70,265 miles (+14,343)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,265 miles
    Test number
    199110695052
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  20. Pass55,922 miles (+6,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,922 miles
    Test number
    317350124033
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteDamage to o/s outer sill

  21. Pass49,398 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    106912103483
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside sill damaged
    • NoteRadiator leaking

  22. Fail49,398 miles (+8,007)2 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,398 miles
    Test number
    139202503423
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread wearing on outer edge
    • NoteOffside sill damaged
    • NoteRadiator leaking
    • NoteRear silencer corroded & delaminating

  23. Pass41,391 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    41,391 miles
    Test number
    596413761369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass36,334 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    36,334 miles
    Test number
    864644460358
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  25. Fail36,334 miles (+4,572)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,334 miles
    Test number
    602964360354
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  26. Pass31,762 miles (+5,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,762 miles
    Test number
    942971710020
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass26,453 miles (+6,103)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    26,453 miles
    Test number
    931646809082
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass20,350 miles (+4,930)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    20,350 miles
    Test number
    454872018023
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass15,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    15,420 miles
    Test number
    183016027420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS53 EUW

Does LS53 EUW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 EUW expired on 17 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 EUW?
The MOT on LS53 EUW expired on 17 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 EUW done?
LS53 EUW was recorded at 145,366 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2025, an average of 7,008 miles a year.
Has LS53 EUW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 EUW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 EUW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS53 EUW find?
LS53 EUW passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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