2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · FV53 AEA
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 97,589 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,589 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FV53 AEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/07/2026
- 97,589 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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FV53 AEA Mileage History
- 01/08/202496,744 mi
- 01/08/202496,744 mi
- 05/08/202597,250 mi+506 mi
- 29/07/202697,589 mi+339 mi
- 29/07/202697,589 mi
Average of roughly 424 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FV53 AEA 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 (FV53 AEA) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 July 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 ”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Two pipe connections to ABS unit leaking. (1.”.
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