2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Petrol · CX53 VTO

The vehicle currently lacks a valid MOT certificate, as the most recent entry is a failure recorded on 5 March 2024. The maintenance trend appears erratic. While the car passed in April 2023, the subsequent failure in March 2024 indicates the vehicle is not currently roadworthy. The lack of recorded defects during these failures is unusual and suggests the tests may have been terminated early or the records are incomplete. The mileage is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 6,706 miles per year. Between 16 January 2022 and 4 April 2023, the car covered 7,172 miles. However, the vehicle has remained stagnant at 154,240 miles from 5 March 2024 through to the current date of 8 July 2026. This period of over two years without recorded movement or a successful test is a significant red flag. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection for seizure and degradation caused by long-term standing. Brake calipers often bind and discs corrode when a car sits idle for years. The tyres likely suffer from flat-spotting or perishing, and the battery is almost certainly depleted. Given the age of this Zafira, a physical check for structural corrosion on the sills and chassis is essential. The MOT history provides no data on suspension bushes or coil springs, which typically wear out by 150,000 miles. The lack of detailed failure notes means the buyer must assume the vehicle requires a full mechanical overhaul to return to a safe operating condition.