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SC53SSX
2004 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SC53SSX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ZAFIRA
- Year 2004
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
15
Passes
11
Failures
57.69%
Pass Rate
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131 Total Defects Recorded
27 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,000 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,811 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- spare tyre bold
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
29 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,811 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- spare tyre bold
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 119,495 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
27 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 119,495 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim not tested dip beam bulb not working (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
28 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 115,817 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear parking brake effort low
28 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 115,817 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear parking brake effort low
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
29 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 109,442 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake pipes corroded
- Rear tyres cracking between treads
29 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 103,539 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 103,539 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 96,025 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2016 11 Jun 202628 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 96,025 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
30 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 91,165 MI
Expiry date: 29 Sep 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
25 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 91,164 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) Dangerous
- Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) Dangerous
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) Dangerous
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
28 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,355 MI
Expiry date: 27 Sep 2014 11 Jun 202627 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
10 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 75,175 MI
Expiry date: 9 Sep 2013 11 Jun 202610 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 75,175 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
6 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 67,053 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
6 Sep 2011
Fail
Mileage: 67,053 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
3 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 58,214 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2011 11 Jun 202615 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,113 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jul 2010 11 Jun 202613 Nov 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,653 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2009 11 Jun 202615 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,197 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
5 Dec 2006
Fail
Mileage: 25,204 MI
11 Jun 20265 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 25,204 MI
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SC53SSX was registered on 2004-01-10
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