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AD03 ZZC

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,751 mi
Last recorded132,751 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ZZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 132,751 miles

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

Central Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil starting to leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in top (2.1.2c)

exhaust front flexy pipe breaking up but not yet blowing

Pass 18 Nov 2016 127,998 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1d)

front exhaust flexy badly worn and weak

Fail 18 Nov 2016 127,997 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour nearsdie is yellow offside is white (bulbs fault) (1.7.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front exhaust flexy badly worn and weak

Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,144 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Little leak from front flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 122,144 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Left to right (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Little leak from front flex (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Small chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 116,020 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2014 115,970 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 109,661 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Nov 2013 109,661 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2012 102,768 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 26 Oct 2012 102,768 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre starting to perish.

Pass 5 Nov 2011 89,350 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 89,350 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,098 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r indicator bulbs starting to show white light.

rear silencer baffles loose and outer casing corroded.

Pass 8 Sep 2009 55,181 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2008 43,300 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 32,691 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,278 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 ZZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 August 2003.

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