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AC53 AJS

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

139,820 mi
Last recorded139,820 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 AJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 139,820 miles

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

back box bracket missing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 139,820 miles

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

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

backbox bracket missing

Fail 13 Mar 2017 139,820 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch to engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

heatshield loose

Pass 16 Mar 2016 132,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint boot dislodged. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edge,s.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint boot dislodged. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edge,s.

Rear brake pads very low.

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

both rear tyres at 3mm.

exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 16 Mar 2016 132,770 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint boot dislodged. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edge,s.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint boot dislodged. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on both edge,s.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake pads very low.

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

both rear tyres at 3mm.

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 126,682 miles

exhasut heat shield loose

front brake discs heavily corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2015 126,682 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhasut heat shield loose

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 119,429 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 119,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 13 Mar 2013 109,970 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

exhaust system corroded

front wiper blades worn

Pass 7 Mar 2012 100,806 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 100,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front wiper blades worn

rear tyres worn

Fail 9 Mar 2011 92,904 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,904 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,766 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2010 80,766 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 62,577 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2009 62,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,725 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 6 Mar 2007 32,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Mar 2006 16,042 miles

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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AC53 AJS is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 AC53 AJS, 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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AC53 AJS is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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