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AF03 OTW

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 139,149 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 132,300 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2022 125,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 117,908 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 113,840 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 113,818 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 113,788 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Emissions not tested silencer missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 111,318 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 107,717 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 104,124 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 99,925 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 95,386 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 91,682 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 91,681 miles

Offside brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 84,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 79,897 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 72,758 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,748 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 65,748 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2009 58,544 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 50,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2008 50,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 41,858 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 OTW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OTW, 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 OTW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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