2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · BC03 BXF
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 103,252 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,252 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BC03 BXF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 103,252 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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BC03 BXF Mileage History
- 26/07/2023100,183 mi
- 29/07/2024101,141 mi+958 mi
- 30/07/2024101,141 mi
- 25/07/2025102,220 mi+1,079 mi
- 28/07/2026103,252 mi+1,032 mi
Average of roughly 1,021 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BC03 BXF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (BC03 BXF) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 July 2026 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 (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section corroded holed (6.1.2 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
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