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2003 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
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- Registration DF53CGG
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ZAFIRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expired 18 Jun 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 0
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Steering rack retaining devices dangerously loose (2.1.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit manufactures plate is 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
9 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 163,515 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 163,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 154,964 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake is sticking on slightly
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
18 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 153,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 152,529 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- repairs to front subframe
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside (5.2.2a)
24 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 152,519 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened offside (5.2.2a)
- repairs to front subframe
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
28 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 152,441 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear registration plate deteriorated border no longer reflective above characters (6.3.1d)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded over axle (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- brake and clutch pedal rubber worn
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement axle (2.4.G.2)
- Offside wiperblade poor/smeary
- Oil leak ()
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- fuel cap worn
25 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 137,738 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- child seat fitted
- Brake pipe slightly corroded over axel (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
24 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 124,222 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
9 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 111,719 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 111,719 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 99,557 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 99,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 87,994 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
12 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 75,013 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
7 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 61,097 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2010 18 Jun 202622 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 48,786 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 38,490 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 28,872 MI
Expiry date: 19 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 28,872 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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DF53CGG was registered on 2003-12-03
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