2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · EX53 SOJ
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/09/2003. Recorded mileage 137,178 miles. MOT valid until 06/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chelmsford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 06/11/2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (16/06/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,178 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
EX53 SOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 137,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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EX53 SOJ Mileage History
- 20/10/2023129,715 mi
- 31/10/2024134,257 mi+4,542 mi
- 07/11/2024134,257 mi
- 04/11/2025137,168 mi+2,911 mi
- 07/11/2025137,178 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 3,640 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
EX53 SOJ 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 (EX53 SOJ) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 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: Brakes (18 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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