2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · KH53 LMY
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 90,713 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,713 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KH53 LMY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/05/2026
- 90,713 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KH53 LMY 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 (KH53 LMY) between February 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 May 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: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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 Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.”; “Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))”; “Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))”.
KH53 LMY Mileage History
- 05/02/202485,508 mi
- 19/02/202485,643 mi+135 mi
- 04/03/202587,888 mi+2,245 mi
- 28/04/202690,608 mi+2,720 mi
- 12/05/202690,713 mi+105 mi
Average of roughly 2,299 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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