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AF03 OXV

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,788 mi
Last recorded141,788 miles
Recorded on3 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF03 OXV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2013 141,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Fail 3 May 2013 141,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Pass 11 May 2012

very end section of both rear coil springs fractured

Fail 11 May 2012

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 112,483 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 112,483 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 May 2010 96,974 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 79,287 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 79,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 58,637 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 37,640 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 20,606 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 19,655 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 OXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 OXV, 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 AF03 OXV registered?

AF03 OXV is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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