2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · MA53 UNR
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 160,026 miles. MOT expired on 29 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 160,026 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MA53 UNR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 26/06/2024
- 160,026 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MA53 UNR 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 (MA53 UNR) between June 2022 and June 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”.
MA53 UNR Mileage History
- 18/06/2022137,040 mi
- 18/06/2022137,040 mi
- 24/06/2023148,810 mi+11,770 mi
- 24/06/2023148,810 mi
- 26/06/2024160,026 mi+11,216 mi
Average of roughly 11,356 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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