2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · MC53 FEM
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 88,845 miles. MOT expired on 31 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 31 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,845 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MC53 FEM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2024
- 88,845 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MC53 FEM 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 (MC53 FEM) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2024 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 (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MC53 FEM Mileage History
- 23/03/202285,714 mi
- 15/03/202387,503 mi+1,789 mi
- 16/03/202387,506 mi+3 mi
- 13/03/202488,843 mi+1,337 mi
- 14/03/202488,845 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 1,584 miles per year across 5 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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