2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · HY53 LSU
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 179,357 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 179,357 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HY53 LSU Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2026
- 179,357 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HY53 LSU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
32 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (HY53 LSU) between August 2006 and July 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (27 issues), Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (24 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (12 issues), Suspension (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
HY53 LSU Mileage History
- 31/08/200627,051 mi
- 11/09/200735,765 mi+8,714 mi
- 24/04/200955,215 mi+19,450 mi
- 17/06/201069,661 mi+14,446 mi
- 03/06/201181,325 mi+11,664 mi
- 03/06/201181,325 mi
- 25/06/201295,028 mi+13,703 mi
- 25/06/201295,028 mi
- 31/05/2013106,022 mi+10,994 mi
- 01/06/2013106,022 mi
- 14/05/2014118,391 mi+12,369 mi
- 04/04/2015127,400 mi+9,009 mi
- 09/04/2015127,442 mi+42 mi
- 30/07/2016129,082 mi+1,640 mi
- 27/07/2017131,932 mi+2,850 mi
- 28/07/2017131,932 mi
- 27/06/2018135,168 mi+3,236 mi
- 28/06/2018135,172 mi+4 mi
- 27/06/2019137,894 mi+2,722 mi
- 01/07/2019137,897 mi+3 mi
- 16/06/2020140,648 mi+2,751 mi
- 17/06/2020140,648 mi
- 11/06/2021142,209 mi+1,561 mi
- 11/06/2021142,209 mi
- 21/06/2022158,869 mi+16,660 mi
- 23/06/2022158,871 mi+2 mi
- 26/06/2023162,394 mi+3,523 mi
- 06/07/2023162,394 mi
- 09/07/2024172,261 mi+9,867 mi
- 09/07/2024172,261 mi
- 02/07/2025177,938 mi+5,677 mi
- 07/07/2026179,357 mi+1,419 mi
Average of roughly 7,673 miles per year across 32 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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