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AD03 HWW

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

173,304 mi
Last recorded173,304 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 173,304 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

rear box blowing corroded flange weak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 173,304 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating very dim (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front tyre cracked

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

exhaust bracket broken

oil leak

rear box blowing corroded flange weak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 163,612 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre defective

chip to screen

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 10 Oct 2014 163,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

chip to screen

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2013 150,959 miles

deterioration to front reg plate

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

scratch/chip to screen

slight play to anti-roll drop links

wipers deteriorating

Fail 15 Oct 2013 150,955 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

deterioration to front reg plate

rear exhaust joint deteriorated

scratch/chip to screen

slight play to anti-roll drop links

wipers deteriorating

Pass 27 Sep 2012 133,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all tyres wearing to edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 120,079 miles

slight play front anti-roll links

scratch to screen

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration to reg plates

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 29 Mar 2012 120,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deterioration to reg plates

rear silencer deteriorated

scratch to screen

slight play front anti-roll links

Pass 27 Sep 2011 104,624 miles

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

scratch to screen o/s

slight deterioration to front and rear reg plates

slight freeplay to n/s/f anti-roll link

Fail 29 Mar 2011 91,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion/wear to front and rear discs

scratch to screen o/s

Pass 29 Mar 2011 91,777 miles

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

corrosion/wear to front and rear discs

scratch to screen o/s

Pass 2 Feb 2011 91,430 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,320 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Scratchs in front windscreen

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 78,319 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant level low

Damage on o/s/r tyre wall

Hubcaps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Scratchs in front windscreen

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 68,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear box corroded

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked n/s/r trim missing

Pass 27 Feb 2008 58,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

REAR PLATE SOON REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Fail 26 Feb 2008 58,714 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Oil leak

REAR PLATE SOON REAR WIPER BLADE TORN

Pass 16 Feb 2007 48,689 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 36,172 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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AD03 HWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AD03 HWW, 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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AD03 HWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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