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AF53 OHW

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

183,821 mi
Last recorded183,821 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 OHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 183,821 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Aug 2017 183,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 172,635 miles

slight damage to both sills

Pass 18 Feb 2015 167,901 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 152,122 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 140,539 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 118,771 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r sill damaged

x1 hanger adrift from rear exhaust

Fail 16 Feb 2012 118,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r sill damaged

x1 hanger adrift from rear exhaust

Pass 16 Feb 2011 94,012 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 94,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 78,807 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,832 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 60,624 miles

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

minor engine oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2008 55,514 miles

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Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside front front inner driveshaft seal leaking

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Spare tyre is flat

Pass 23 Jun 2007 42,274 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 42,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 31,396 miles

both rear tyres cracking around tread area

exhaust back box/centre pipe join corroded

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 OHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AF53 OHW, 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 OHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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