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AD52 BCX

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,165 mi
Last recorded118,165 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 BCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2021 118,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn come apart (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear calliper union wet but no signs of leaking at time of inspection

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2020 113,331 miles

N/S/F Inner CV Boot perished

O/S/R calliper showing evidence of leakage but not leaking at time of test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Oct 2020 113,269 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

N/S/F Inner CV Boot perished

O/S/R calliper showing evidence of leakage but not leaking at time of test

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Apr 2019 104,130 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and starting to wear on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,226 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

Fail 16 Apr 2018 98,226 miles

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

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 7 Apr 2017 96,504 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2017 96,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,697 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,545 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 87,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 87,823 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 81,306 miles

rear exhaust mount missing

wipers poor

Pass 28 Jun 2012 74,431 miles

Exhaust system has a rubber mounting missing but is still adequately supported

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,269 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 66,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 56,473 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2009 49,074 miles

Interior mirror deteriorated - flicker.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Underbonnet covers fitted.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 48,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Interior mirror deteriorated - flicker.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Underbonnet covers fitted.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 40,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished and split

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre sidewall perished and split

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,799 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 29,209 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 25,824 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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AD52 BCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AD52 BCX, 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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AD52 BCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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