2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DN53 LVC
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 137,804 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (09 Oct 2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,804 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DN53 LVC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/01/2024
- 137,804 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DN53 LVC 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 (DN53 LVC) between December 2021 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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: “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.
DN53 LVC Mileage History
- 14/01/2023133,058 mi
- 19/01/2023133,058 mi
- 17/01/2024137,804 mi+4,746 mi
- 18/01/2024137,804 mi
Average of roughly 4,697 miles per year across 4 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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