2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · LX53 VFE
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26/09/2003. Recorded mileage 101,529 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/07/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,529 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1796cc
LX53 VFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 101,529 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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LX53 VFE Mileage History
- 15/07/202389,441 mi
- 04/07/202494,761 mi+5,320 mi
- 12/07/202494,846 mi+85 mi
- 01/07/2025101,365 mi+6,519 mi
- 03/07/2025101,529 mi+164 mi
Average of roughly 6,139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LX53 VFE 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 (LX53 VFE) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 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: Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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