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2003 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
General Information
- Registration GF53CSU
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ZAFIRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake performance not tested brake performance not tested due to condition of gearbox (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- slight play in both front top shock mounts
- slight engine oil leak
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen scratched (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 106,944 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at the rear
14 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 105,965 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
8 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 105,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- under trays and engine covers fitted preventing inspection of some components.
- osr lamp damaged
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
19 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 101,540 MI
Expiry date: 18 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- osr lamp damaged
18 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 101,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- osr lamp damaged
10 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 93,293 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- oil leak
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
10 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 93,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- rear exhaust in poor condition
- oil leak
- engine covers and under trays fitted
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 85,814 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2015 26 Jun 20262 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 85,813 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 78,286 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
20 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 78,273 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
6 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,903 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2013 26 Jun 20265 Jun 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,903 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
1 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 65,474 MI
Expiry date: 29 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
30 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,557 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
30 Dec 2009
Fail
Mileage: 57,557 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 49,870 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2009 26 Jun 20268 Dec 2008
Fail
Mileage: 49,870 MI
26 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 42,158 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2008 26 Jun 202631 Oct 2007
Fail
Mileage: 42,158 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 32,463 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2007 26 Jun 202617 Oct 2006
Fail
Mileage: 32,458 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
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GF53CSU was registered on 2003-09-29
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