2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · MA53 UMH
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 106,890 miles. MOT expired on 19 Oct 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Oct 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,890 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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MA53 UMH Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2021
- 106,890 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 UMH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (MA53 UMH) between October 2021 and October 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner”; “Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both outer”.
MA53 UMH Mileage History
- 15/10/2021106,890 mi
- 21/10/2021106,890 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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