2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · DF03 AEY
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 115,143 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jan 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Mar 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,143 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF03 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2024
- 115,143 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF03 AEY 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 (DF03 AEY) between December 2021 and December 2024.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 December 2024 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 (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front ”; “Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front”; “Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))”.
DF03 AEY Mileage History
- 21/12/2021103,070 mi
- 13/12/2022105,208 mi+2,138 mi
- 22/12/2022105,220 mi+12 mi
- 19/12/2023108,907 mi+3,687 mi
- 13/12/2024115,143 mi+6,236 mi
Average of roughly 4,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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