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AF53 NYR

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

98,837 mi
Last recorded98,837 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 NYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 98,837 miles

Nearside Rear light broken

Nearside Rear side light dim

coolant level low

Fail 3 Mar 2017 98,835 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

coolant level low

eml light on

nearside rear light unit broken

Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 90,293 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear brake disc corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2015 86,684 miles

both front tyres 3/4 worn

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2013 81,067 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 81,067 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,402 miles

Rear Exhaust Silencer Skin Deteriorated But Not Blowing

Slight Oil Leak From Power Steering Rack

Fail 26 Jul 2012 72,394 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Skin Deteriorated But Not Blowing

Slight Oil Leak From Power Steering Rack

Pass 11 Jun 2011 62,811 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 52,141 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 43,594 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 36,727 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,634 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,803 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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AF53 NYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF53 NYR, 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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AF53 NYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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