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AD03 HXB

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,741 mi
Last recorded198,741 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 198,741 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above rear axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 May 2016 188,122 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced mounting broken (1.7.5a)

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

Offside wiper blade damaged/bent

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

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

Fail 10 May 2016 188,122 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced mounting broken (1.7.5a)

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

Offside wiper blade damaged/bent

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose/insecure

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

Pass 11 May 2015 170,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 153,797 miles

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

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

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

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

The spare wheel carrier is corroding

Fail 20 May 2014 153,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Front wiper blades are getting brittle and graunchy

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

The spare wheel carrier is corroding

Pass 21 May 2013 137,438 miles

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

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

front wiperblades noisy/smear

Fail 21 May 2013 137,438 miles

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

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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front wiperblades noisy/smear

Pass 29 May 2012 120,568 miles

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

exhaust system getting thin

Pass 24 May 2011 107,234 miles

Small oil leak from engine.

Both front tyres perished/cracking.

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

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

Clutch operation poor/worn.

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)

Rear exhaust silencer inner baffels broken up.

Fail 23 May 2011 107,234 miles

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

Both front tyres perished/cracking.

Brake pedal rubber worn.

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

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

Clutch operation poor/worn.

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)

Rear exhaust silencer inner baffels broken up.

Small oil leak from engine.

Pass 13 May 2010 93,512 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 93,512 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2009 79,325 miles

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 May 2009 79,325 miles

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

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

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

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

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 15 May 2008 64,478 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 54,438 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 39,138 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)

front wipers smeary †

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 HXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 HXB, 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 HXB is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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