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AF03 MXE

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

117,282 mi
Last recorded117,282 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 MXE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2020 117,282 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S N/S (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect O/S N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,477 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 13 Feb 2019 107,477 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play and rough (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Feb 2018 95,630 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S N/S (4.1.E.1)

OIL LEAK

service and parking brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jan 2017 87,133 miles

OIL LEAK

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S FRONT AND REAR (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 6 Jan 2016 81,085 miles

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

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 2 Jan 2015 76,520 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2013 69,490 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2013 69,490 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 63,830 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,082 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,374 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 52,891 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 52,891 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 48,254 miles

front discs worn

front pads low

Fail 15 Jul 2008 48,147 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front discs worn

front pads low

Pass 23 Jun 2007 39,441 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,614 miles

damage to windscreen osf

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

Pass 29 Dec 2005 28,733 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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AF03 MXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AF03 MXE, 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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AF03 MXE is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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