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AE53 DOU

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,648 mi
Last recorded105,648 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 DOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 94,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 85,147 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn low on edges

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

unable to check 3rd row seats and seat belts due to fitment of dog guard etc

Pass 24 Sep 2009 72,747 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 60,360 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 44,997 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 28,844 miles

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)

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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AE53 DOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AE53 DOU, 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 AE53 DOU registered?

AE53 DOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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