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SW53BEJ
2003 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1598cc
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- Registration SW53BEJ
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ZAFIRA
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1598cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
14
Passes
10
Failures
58.33%
Pass Rate
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112 Total Defects Recorded
15 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 132,854 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 132,849 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust box has hole (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged crushed (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front corroded(at rear brake hose) (1.1.11 (c))
26 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 128,132 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also front flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect corroded and limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 128,131 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at brake hose (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box also front flexi corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect corroded and limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
21 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 125,049 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box. also front exhaust flexi corroded (7.1.2)
28 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 123,462 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT, (3.5.1n)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
27 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 123,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- brake disc modified but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT, (3.5.1n)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
24 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 121,891 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
22 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 121,819 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 119,258 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2016 11 Jun 202618 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 118,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
3 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 109,444 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
2 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 109,444 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
4 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,704 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2014Advisory 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)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Jun 2013
Fail
Mileage: 97,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
6 Dec 2011
Fail
Mileage: 77,468 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
6 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,468 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
10 Dec 2010
Pass
Mileage: 61,546 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2011 11 Jun 202610 Dec 2010
Fail
Mileage: 61,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside 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)
- Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
11 Dec 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,245 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2010 11 Jun 202612 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 33,461 MI
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2009 11 Jun 20265 Nov 2007
Pass
Mileage: 28,461 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2008 11 Jun 20263 Nov 2007
Fail
Mileage: 28,461 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) Dangerous
13 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 26,947 MI
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SW53BEJ was registered on 2003-11-13
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