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AF53SHZ
2003 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration AF53SHZ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ZAFIRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 27 Feb 2027
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MOT History 31 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31
Total Tests
20
Passes
11
Failures
64.52%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
28 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 149,371 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 149,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Several stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
25 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 142,981 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 134,766 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
24 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 134,766 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 127,725 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 127,723 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both side (switch faulty) (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,140 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front headlamps insecure.
- Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
27 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,902 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 108,446 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 102,963 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020 15 Jun 202625 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 102,960 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
26 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,086 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
25 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,456 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH SIDES (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (3.5.1i)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
25 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
25 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 93,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
26 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,179 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2017 15 Jun 202628 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,644 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016 15 Jun 202628 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,644 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 73,032 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015 15 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 73,032 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
25 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 67,085 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2014 15 Jun 202618 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 66,936 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
16 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 63,650 MI
Expiry date: 15 Feb 2013 15 Jun 20263 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,410 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 51,299 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
28 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 51,299 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
23 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 44,055 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2010 15 Jun 202614 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,799 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2009 15 Jun 20262 Sep 2006
Pass
Mileage: 17,381 MI
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AF53SHZ was registered on 2003-09-01
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