2003 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2L Petrol · GL53 VFD
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 224,088 miles. MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 224,088 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GL53 VFD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/09/2025
- 224,088 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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GL53 VFD Mileage History
- 02/11/2021190,220 mi
- 12/10/2022196,837 mi+6,617 mi
- 02/10/2023206,530 mi+9,693 mi
- 25/09/2024215,591 mi+9,061 mi
- 12/09/2025224,088 mi+8,497 mi
Average of roughly 8,774 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
GL53 VFD 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 (GL53 VFD) between November 2021 and September 2025.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
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