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AD03 VFW

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,343 mi
Last recorded80,343 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 VFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 80,343 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 69,437 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 61,710 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 17 May 2018 61,710 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 May 2017 56,395 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2017 56,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 5 May 2016 46,171 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult belt

rear exhaust box corroded

vehicles internal adjuster altered to recheck headlamp aim

Pass 7 May 2015 38,842 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 Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 May 2014 30,894 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 26,679 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,786 miles

age cracking on both rear tyres -- no cords showing

Pass 15 Jun 2011 17,577 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 17,577 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 11,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 6,021 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 5,741 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 5,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,112 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 4,112 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 3,186 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 VFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD03 VFW, 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 VFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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