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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 2008 · 1,598 cc

LU53 EEEMOT history

LU53 EEE is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 31 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 Feb 2027 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

LU53 EEE blue Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Feb 2027
Mileage
124,295 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LU53 EEE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LU53 EEE was last recorded at 124,295 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 7,161 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
117,134 miles · 13 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
7,161 miles
Average per year
6,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,295 miles
  • 2025 – 117,134 miles
  • 2024 – 112,075 miles
  • 2022 – 101,592 miles
  • 2021 – 95,016 miles
  • 2020 – 91,565 miles
  • 2019 – 86,779 miles
  • 2018 – 83,793 miles
  • 2017 – 79,762 miles
  • 2016 – 75,911 miles
  • 2015 – 71,743 miles
  • 2014 – 57,581 miles
  • 2013 – 41,290 miles
  • 2012 – 27,574 miles
  • 2011 – 20,998 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,295 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,295 miles (+7,161)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    124,295 miles
    Test number
    301720605817
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass117,134 miles (+5,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    117,134 miles
    Test number
    407511379397
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass112,075 miles (+10,483)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    112,075 miles
    Test number
    829851727025
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,592 miles (+6,576)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    101,592 miles
    Test number
    262052772447
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass95,016 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    95,016 miles
    Test number
    357882612404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail95,007 miles (+3,442)3 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,007 miles
    Test number
    358519659412
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass91,565 miles (+4,786)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    91,565 miles
    Test number
    353063941893
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass86,779 miles (+2,986)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    86,779 miles
    Test number
    353326021595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass83,793 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    83,793 miles
    Test number
    117078840273
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn

  10. Fail83,793 miles (+4,031)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,793 miles
    Test number
    355375819039
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn

  11. Pass79,762 miles (+3,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    79,762 miles
    Test number
    358387798978
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass75,911 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    75,911 miles
    Test number
    843005883155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail75,911 miles (+4,168)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,911 miles
    Test number
    848077553153
    • FailureNearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush rear axle bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass71,743 miles (+14,162)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    71,743 miles
    Test number
    846845575105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail57,581 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    238574654235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteRear tyres perished within tread and slightly worn on edges.

  16. Pass57,581 miles (+16,291)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    57,581 miles
    Test number
    775314354236
    • NoteRear tyres perished within tread and slightly worn on edges.

  17. Pass41,290 miles (+6,917)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    41,290 miles
    Test number
    835741183213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass34,373 miles (+6,799)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    34,373 miles
    Test number
    986405913092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,574 miles (+6,576)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    27,574 miles
    Test number
    795496812016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass20,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    20,998 miles
    Test number
    706214411040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LU53 EEE

Does LU53 EEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LU53 EEE is valid until 12 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LU53 EEE?
The MOT on LU53 EEE is valid until 12 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LU53 EEE done?
LU53 EEE was recorded at 124,295 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 6,851 miles a year.
Has LU53 EEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LU53 EEE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LU53 EEE 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 LU53 EEE find?
LU53 EEE passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; nearside front shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded, and 3 more.

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