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AF53 OJR

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

211,109 mi
Last recorded211,109 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2022 211,109 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded above axle beam (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint worn out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system above axle beam (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pre rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 205,945 miles

Areas of rust apparent front subframe and rear axle.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 201,726 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 194,547 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 183,107 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2017 171,634 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from abs pump under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 160,181 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 150,017 miles

front discs slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2015 149,979 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front discs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2014 139,987 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2013 128,425 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 128,405 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 116,805 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 105,639 miles

rear brake discs pitted and in poor condition

Pass 2 Nov 2010 95,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 83,483 miles

n/s/f brake holding slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2009 83,483 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f brake holding slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,591 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2008 69,591 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 54,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 39,094 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 OJR is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AF53 OJR, 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 OJR is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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