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AD03 WZA

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,799 mi
Last recorded108,799 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 108,799 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust section poor condition

Fail 27 May 2015 108,799 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre perished

rear exhaust section poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,233 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked/discolouring

rear number plate slight delamination

rear tyres worn edges/losing shape

spare wheel carrier insecure

Fail 9 Apr 2014 97,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

front number plate cracked/discolouring

front tyres very worn inner edge

n/s wiper sweeps off screen

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

rear number plate slight delamination

rear tyres worn edges/losing shape

spare wheel carrier insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2013 86,502 miles

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers slightly weak

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing edges

rear wiper arm missing

slight creak from front lower arm inner bushes

Fail 8 Apr 2013 86,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

coolant level very low

front number plate cracked

front shock absorbers slightly weak

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

rear tyres wearing edges

rear wiper arm missing

slight creak from front lower arm inner bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2012 74,828 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 4 Apr 2012 74,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs and pads very worn

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake pads very worn

Pass 15 Apr 2011 63,401 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly worn

front tyres wearing edges

n/s/f brake pads worn

o/s wiper poor

o/s/f brake disc scored

o/s/f brake lag 23% imbalance

o/s/f brake pads slightly worn

o/s/r brake lag 21% imbalance

rear tyres worn and losing shape on inner edges

rear wiper split

Pass 16 Apr 2010 52,286 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 brake pads slightly worn

n/s wiper poor

slight lag o/s/f brake

Fail 16 Apr 2010 52,286 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front brake pads slightly worn

n/s wiper poor

slight lag o/s/f brake

Pass 12 Mar 2009 38,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 35,033 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 28,862 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 23,538 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 WZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WZA, 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 WZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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