2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · MF53 LFP
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 24 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 103,519 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,519 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MF53 LFP Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2021
- 103,519 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MF53 LFP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (MF53 LFP) between November 2006 and September 2021.
The record contains 16 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 30 September 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Lighting (14 issues), Tyres (11 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (8 issues), Windscreen (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 29 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
MF53 LFP Mileage History
- 24/11/200610,779 mi
- 22/11/200718,880 mi+8,101 mi
- 28/11/200827,491 mi+8,611 mi
- 24/08/200932,930 mi+5,439 mi
- 24/08/200932,930 mi
- 21/08/201039,062 mi+6,132 mi
- 17/08/201145,265 mi+6,203 mi
- 07/08/201252,840 mi+7,575 mi
- 07/08/201252,842 mi+2 mi
- 16/08/201359,596 mi+6,754 mi
- 14/08/201467,431 mi+7,835 mi
- 14/08/201467,431 mi
- 19/08/201574,353 mi+6,922 mi
- 19/08/201599,900 mi+25,547 mi
- 12/08/201680,214 mi-19,686 mi
- 12/08/201680,214 mi
- 09/08/201783,695 mi+3,481 mi
- 09/08/201783,695 mi
- 15/08/201886,839 mi+3,144 mi
- 19/08/201990,089 mi+3,250 mi
- 19/08/201990,090 mi+1 mi
- 27/08/202094,349 mi+4,259 mi
- 07/09/2021102,892 mi+8,543 mi
- 30/09/2021103,519 mi+627 mi
Average of roughly 6,245 miles per year across 24 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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