2003 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · YE53 UML
2003 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 03 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 112,272 miles. MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 112,272 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
YE53 UML Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 112,272 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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YE53 UML Mileage History
- 27/10/200628,183 mi
- 27/10/200628,183 mi
- 12/11/200733,617 mi+5,434 mi
- 10/11/200839,012 mi+5,395 mi
- 15/10/200943,822 mi+4,810 mi
- 01/12/201051,345 mi+7,523 mi
- 01/12/201051,345 mi
- 04/11/201155,780 mi+4,435 mi
- 04/11/201155,780 mi
- 17/11/201260,274 mi+4,494 mi
- 13/12/201363,320 mi+3,046 mi
- 01/12/201467,771 mi+4,451 mi
- 03/12/201467,818 mi+47 mi
- 30/11/201571,789 mi+3,971 mi
- 01/12/201571,793 mi+4 mi
- 30/11/201677,056 mi+5,263 mi
- 30/11/201677,056 mi
- 04/12/201782,140 mi+5,084 mi
- 04/12/201782,142 mi+2 mi
- 26/11/201883,869 mi+1,727 mi
- 26/11/201883,871 mi+2 mi
- 20/11/201989,012 mi+5,141 mi
- 20/11/201989,015 mi+3 mi
- 09/12/202091,955 mi+2,940 mi
- 07/12/202194,351 mi+2,396 mi
- 07/12/202194,353 mi+2 mi
- 14/12/202297,026 mi+2,673 mi
- 14/12/202297,026 mi
- 13/12/2023102,801 mi+5,775 mi
- 12/12/2024108,101 mi+5,300 mi
- 13/12/2024108,101 mi
- 12/12/2025112,272 mi+4,171 mi
- 12/12/2025112,272 mi
Average of roughly 4,396 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
YE53 UML MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Zafira (YE53 UML) between October 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (24 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Suspension (14 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Steering (9 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 51 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: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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