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227D687

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,729 mi
Last recorded137,729 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration227D687
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 137,729 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 137,715 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part front flexi inscure and slightly worn (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 123,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2015 123,661 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 110,288 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 110,288 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 108,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 108,187 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 107,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

spare wheel near legal limit

Pass 4 May 2012 92,377 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 92,377 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2011 78,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 May 2011 78,011 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 68,631 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2010 68,631 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 59,491 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 59,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2008 51,223 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,192 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 35,494 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 35,494 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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227D687 is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 78,904 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 227D687, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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227D687 is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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