2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DF52 FVO
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 73,672 miles. MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,672 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
DF52 FVO Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 73,672 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (66 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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DF52 FVO Mileage History
- 23/01/200612,475 mi
- 31/01/200717,990 mi+5,515 mi
- 31/01/200717,990 mi
- 23/01/200822,066 mi+4,076 mi
- 21/01/200925,335 mi+3,269 mi
- 18/01/201028,057 mi+2,722 mi
- 18/01/201131,136 mi+3,079 mi
- 23/01/201233,701 mi+2,565 mi
- 25/01/201335,116 mi+1,415 mi
- 25/01/201335,116 mi
- 24/01/201435,983 mi+867 mi
- 22/01/201537,267 mi+1,284 mi
- 27/01/201638,008 mi+741 mi
- 01/02/201638,094 mi+86 mi
- 10/01/201738,460 mi+366 mi
- 10/01/201738,460 mi
- 16/01/201838,905 mi+445 mi
- 08/01/201939,300 mi+395 mi
- 09/01/201939,300 mi
- 09/01/202039,396 mi+96 mi
- 25/01/202142,982 mi+3,586 mi
- 25/01/202142,982 mi
- 27/01/202246,044 mi+3,062 mi
- 18/01/202350,040 mi+3,996 mi
- 18/01/202350,040 mi
- 25/01/202452,644 mi+2,604 mi
- 15/01/202559,364 mi+6,720 mi
- 28/01/202673,672 mi+14,308 mi
Average of roughly 3,058 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
DF52 FVO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (DF52 FVO) between January 2006 and January 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (66 issues), Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 134 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 Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))”.
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