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AD03 XRP

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,482 mi
Last recorded134,482 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 134,482 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020

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))

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2020

Brake servo defective or ineffective footbrake travel (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2018 122,690 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 122,690 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 111,646 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 111,646 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres beloe legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 102,792 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ( slight ) (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener / pray beads ()

Offside Front 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 ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump repaired, but not inappropriately electronic unit - specialist advised ( main agents ) (2.3.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear wheels - brake fluctuating, but not excessively ( disc wearing thin - worn ) (3.5.1i)

Spare tyre defective ( grip / thread ) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights now ok ()

coil spring corroded Vehicle structure > Chassis - has slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 102,792 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ( slight ) (6.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener / pray beads ()

Offside Front 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 ( mist ) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump repaired, but not inappropriately electronic unit - specialist advised ( main agents ) (2.3.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear wheels - brake fluctuating, but not excessively ( disc wearing thin - worn ) (3.5.1i)

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

Spare tyre defective ( grip / thread ) ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights now ok ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ( rear missing ) (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded Vehicle structure > Chassis - has slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 97,078 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 97,078 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 92,732 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 92,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,038 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 89,038 miles

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

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2012 83,952 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2012 77,505 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 77,504 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2010 69,861 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 69,861 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,215 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 56,793 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,350 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 33,693 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XRP is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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