2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · AX03 XTU
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 06 Aug 2003. Recorded mileage 75,261 miles. MOT expired on 03 Sept 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Sept 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,261 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AX03 XTU Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/09/2023
- 75,261 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AX03 XTU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (AX03 XTU) between August 2022 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 September 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (16 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
AX03 XTU Mileage History
- 24/08/202274,359 mi
- 05/09/202375,261 mi+902 mi
- 05/09/202375,261 mi
Average of roughly 873 miles per year across 3 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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