2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · KL53 TYC
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 126,531 miles. MOT expired on 02 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,531 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KL53 TYC Key Findings
- 32 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 126,531 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (27 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KL53 TYC 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 (KL53 TYC) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (27 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”.
KL53 TYC Mileage History
- 23/09/200659,527 mi
- 03/11/200660,517 mi+990 mi
- 30/10/200772,560 mi+12,043 mi
- 02/11/200772,696 mi+136 mi
- 30/10/200882,706 mi+10,010 mi
- 30/10/200882,706 mi
- 02/11/200991,468 mi+8,762 mi
- 02/11/200991,468 mi
- 01/11/2010100,593 mi+9,125 mi
- 31/10/2011110,548 mi+9,955 mi
- 03/11/2011110,639 mi+91 mi
- 27/10/2012119,568 mi+8,929 mi
- 31/10/2013129,628 mi+10,060 mi
- 31/10/2013129,628 mi
- 18/10/201487,366 mi-42,262 mi
- 01/11/201487,366 mi
- 10/10/201596,253 mi+8,887 mi
- 22/10/2016105,532 mi+9,279 mi
- 28/10/2016105,659 mi+127 mi
- 23/10/2017111,335 mi+5,676 mi
- 29/10/2018113,814 mi+2,479 mi
- 02/11/2018113,824 mi+10 mi
- 28/10/2019116,040 mi+2,216 mi
- 28/10/2019116,040 mi
- 26/10/2020118,068 mi+2,028 mi
- 15/10/2021119,564 mi+1,496 mi
- 07/10/2022121,501 mi+1,937 mi
- 08/10/2022121,502 mi+1 mi
- 05/10/2023123,231 mi+1,729 mi
- 17/10/2024124,966 mi+1,735 mi
- 17/10/2025126,504 mi+1,538 mi
- 29/10/2025126,531 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 3,508 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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