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AD03 WYJ

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

130,202 mi
Last recorded130,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 130,202 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 127,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 124,104 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 120,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 120,797 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 May 2021 114,062 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 May 2020 110,777 miles
Fail 28 May 2020 110,777 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2019 105,301 miles

Exhaust middle to rear section join corroded

OSF coil spring corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Slight oil leak

Fail 16 May 2019 105,301 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust middle to rear section join corroded

OSF coil spring corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 100,102 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 95,356 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2017 95,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 May 2016 89,492 miles

exhaust badly corroded

o/s/f + reartyres getting low

play in front ARB links

water leak

Pass 12 May 2015 85,485 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear row seatsbelts not checked not in use

slight play in n/s/f ARB link

slight water leak

Pass 7 May 2014 81,900 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear row of seats + belts not checked in not in use

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Fail 7 May 2014 81,900 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear row of seats + belts not checked in not in use

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 10 May 2013 78,875 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 10 May 2012 74,143 miles

front discs badly corroded

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/f ARB link

unable to check rear row seats + belts

Fail 10 May 2012 74,143 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs badly corroded

rear discs slightly worn

rear exhaust corroded

slight play in n/s/f ARB link

unable to check rear row seats + belts

Pass 12 May 2011 67,515 miles

unable to check rear row of seat belts

front discs worn + corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper arm broken

spare wheel missing

Fail 12 May 2011 67,515 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front discs worn + corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear wiper arm broken

spare wheel missing

unable to check rear row of seat belts

wipers judder

Pass 12 May 2010 59,215 miles

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2010 59,215 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres on wear limit

Pass 14 May 2009 52,933 miles

exhaust corroded

front discs slightly worn

rear tyres low + perished

Pass 14 May 2008 46,624 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

rear tyres low and perished

Fail 14 May 2008 46,624 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

rear tyres low and perished

Pass 17 May 2007 40,875 miles

front tyres on wear limit

rear number plate poor

rear pads low

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 May 2006 33,610 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 WYJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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

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