2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · CE53 AOA
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 148,261 miles. MOT expired on 14 Dec 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Dec 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 148,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CE53 AOA Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/12/2023
- 148,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (41 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CE53 AOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (CE53 AOA) between July 2006 and December 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 14 December 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (41 issues), Tyres (26 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 82 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
CE53 AOA Mileage History
- 29/07/200625,321 mi
- 29/06/200726,692 mi+1,371 mi
- 24/07/200841,088 mi+14,396 mi
- 23/07/200953,306 mi+12,218 mi
- 26/07/201065,457 mi+12,151 mi
- 26/07/201065,457 mi
- 25/07/201173,492 mi+8,035 mi
- 24/07/201278,641 mi+5,149 mi
- 25/07/201278,641 mi
- 14/08/201383,192 mi+4,551 mi
- 14/08/201383,192 mi
- 05/01/201589,949 mi+6,757 mi
- 07/01/201589,965 mi+16 mi
- 23/11/201599,019 mi+9,054 mi
- 21/11/2016107,002 mi+7,983 mi
- 29/11/2016107,121 mi+119 mi
- 28/11/2017115,739 mi+8,618 mi
- 06/12/2017115,882 mi+143 mi
- 04/12/2018122,087 mi+6,205 mi
- 15/12/2018122,855 mi+768 mi
- 12/12/2019130,361 mi+7,506 mi
- 10/12/2020133,871 mi+3,510 mi
- 11/12/2020133,873 mi+2 mi
- 08/12/2021137,184 mi+3,311 mi
- 13/12/2023148,259 mi+11,075 mi
- 14/12/2023148,261 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,075 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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