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AD52 EXR

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,441 mi
Last recorded85,441 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD52 EXR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 85,441 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 84,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 84,573 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 84,329 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,749 miles

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 83,450 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2019 83,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 83,366 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 82,750 miles

exhaust deteriorated (flexi pipe)

Pass 5 Dec 2017 82,072 miles

Rear seats in foldaway position not allowing inspection of seats and belts

left side horn button inoperative

Pass 28 Nov 2016 80,701 miles

left side horn button inoperative

Fail 28 Nov 2016 80,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

left side horn button inoperative

Pass 9 Dec 2015 77,715 miles

left side horn button inoperative

Pass 9 Dec 2014 73,892 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

left hand side horn button not working

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

part of exhaust system deteriorated

rear wiper arm broken

Pass 2 Dec 2013 67,662 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2013 67,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 62,577 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 57,036 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,740 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 46,755 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,429 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 41,429 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,079 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 31,447 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 EXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EXR, 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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What year was AD52 EXR registered?

AD52 EXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 27 February 2003.

Is AD52 EXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD52 EXR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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