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KG53 MTX

2003 Vauxhall Zafira

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,298 mi
Last recorded159,298 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Zafira78,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 MTX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 159,298 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 149,537 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 149,537 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 138,408 miles

Rear exhaust system corroded

plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2017 138,408 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust system corroded

plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2016 126,752 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 126,752 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective ()

exhaust deteriorated

plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 114,380 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 114,380 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 104,936 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 104,632 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 100,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhust tail box cover rusty

n/s/front tyre 1.6mm

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2013 100,035 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhust tail box cover rusty

n/s/front tyre 1.6mm

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

o/s/r tyre worn out on edge

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,686 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2012 88,018 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2011 75,161 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 63,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Jun 2010 63,234 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s wiper slighty danaged

Pass 2 Jul 2009 52,437 miles

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

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,623 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 43,142 miles

Nearside Rear 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 23 Feb 2007 33,858 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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KG53 MTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KG53 MTX, 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 KG53 MTX registered?

KG53 MTX is a 2003 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 November 2003.

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