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2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DV53 LFL

DV53 LFL

2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30/10/2003. Recorded mileage 128,848 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Year / Origin
2003 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 29/10/2022
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
128,848 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 29/10/2022
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1598cc

DV53 LFL Key Findings

  • 2 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/10/2021
  • 128,848 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

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.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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DV53 LFL Mileage History

  1. 13/10/2021128,801 mi
  2. 25/10/2021128,848 mi+47 mi

Average of roughly 1,444 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.

DV53 LFL MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 19 Sept 2026, 05:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (DV53 LFL) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 October 2021 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: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.

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