2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · FT03 BBJ
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 158,313 miles. MOT expired on 10 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08 Apr 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 158,313 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT03 BBJ Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/02/2022
- 158,313 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT03 BBJ MOT History
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 (FT03 BBJ) between February 2022 and February 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 11 February 2022 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: Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
FT03 BBJ Mileage History
- 04/02/2022158,307 mi
- 11/02/2022158,313 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 307 miles per year across 2 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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