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A7 FXT

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,507 mi
Last recorded73,507 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2022 73,507 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 72,277 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 72,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 71,186 miles

Front FLEXI PIPE DETERIORATED

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 71,185 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front FLEXI PIPE DETERIORATED

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords WALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,066 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 70,066 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 67,699 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 63,956 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 21 Jun 2017 63,956 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 60,238 miles

child seat fitted

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 21 Jun 2016 60,238 miles

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

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

child seat fitted

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 14 May 2015 56,726 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2014 55,258 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 55,497 miles

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

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 21 May 2013 52,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 49,154 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,698 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 38,900 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 34,023 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,519 miles

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

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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A7 FXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A7 FXT, 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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What year was A7 FXT registered?

A7 FXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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