2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · FH03 XTS
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 25 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 124,645 miles. MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Apr 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,645 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FH03 XTS Key Findings
- 27 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/02/2026
- 124,645 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FH03 XTS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
27 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (FH03 XTS) between April 2006 and February 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 04 February 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (25 issues), Lighting (16 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 90 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
FH03 XTS Mileage History
- 22/04/200631,907 mi
- 02/05/200632,156 mi+249 mi
- 24/04/200739,460 mi+7,304 mi
- 14/04/200845,588 mi+6,128 mi
- 18/04/200950,593 mi+5,005 mi
- 29/04/201054,629 mi+4,036 mi
- 01/02/201157,151 mi+2,522 mi
- 17/02/201262,202 mi+5,051 mi
- 04/02/201366,363 mi+4,161 mi
- 07/02/201471,098 mi+4,735 mi
- 04/02/201575,855 mi+4,757 mi
- 04/02/201575,855 mi
- 28/01/201680,097 mi+4,242 mi
- 01/02/201784,930 mi+4,833 mi
- 22/01/201888,571 mi+3,641 mi
- 05/02/201992,501 mi+3,930 mi
- 29/01/202097,324 mi+4,823 mi
- 29/01/202097,324 mi
- 25/01/2021100,779 mi+3,455 mi
- 25/01/2021100,779 mi
- 28/01/2022105,121 mi+4,342 mi
- 28/01/2022105,121 mi
- 15/02/2023110,449 mi+5,328 mi
- 15/02/2023110,450 mi+1 mi
- 02/02/2024115,393 mi+4,943 mi
- 26/01/2025120,296 mi+4,903 mi
- 04/02/2026124,645 mi+4,349 mi
Average of roughly 4,686 miles per year across 27 recorded odometer readings.
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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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