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Vauxhall Zafira

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LC53 PPFMOT history

LC53 PPF is a black petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 116,280 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Nov 2023.

LC53 PPF black Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Nov 2024
Mileage
116,280 mi
At MOT on 30 Nov 2023
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,322 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LC53 PPF
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LC53 PPF was last recorded at 116,280 miles on 30 Nov 2023, 2,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Nov 2015: 24,603 miles, lower than 71,589 miles on 4 Nov 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
113,549 miles · 28 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,731 miles
Average per year
5,322 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,280 miles
  • 2022 – 113,549 miles
  • 2021 – 110,108 miles
  • 2020 – 106,144 miles
  • 2019 – 103,113 miles
  • 2018 – 99,839 miles
  • 2017 – 93,974 miles
  • 2016 – 87,306 miles
  • 2015 – 24,603 miles
  • 2014 – 71,589 miles
  • 2013 – 64,428 miles
  • 2012 – 61,082 miles
  • 2011 – 57,850 miles
  • 2010 – 53,831 miles
  • 2009 – 50,125 miles
  • 2008 – 43,136 miles
  • 2007 – 34,582 miles
  • 2006 – 25,192 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,280 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Condensation in headlamp
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Gearbox mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 19 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,280 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    116,280 miles
    Test number
    630868393147
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail116,280 miles (+2,731)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,280 miles
    Test number
    750018103216
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryLower Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Condensation in headlamp
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass113,549 miles (+3,441)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    113,549 miles
    Test number
    391364767204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass110,108 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    110,108 miles
    Test number
    695664040224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail110,107 miles (+3,963)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,107 miles
    Test number
    230197893606
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass106,144 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    106,144 miles
    Test number
    480892990056
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail106,144 miles (+3,031)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,144 miles
    Test number
    862765485067
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass103,113 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    968955756381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail103,113 miles (+3,274)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,113 miles
    Test number
    888369378068
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades not clearing driver's view. (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front track rod end dust cover split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front drop link bottom dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plates lights inop. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass99,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    99,839 miles
    Test number
    714169425582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail99,839 miles (+5,865)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,839 miles
    Test number
    569854814800
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFront All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass93,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    147324549133
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  13. Fail93,974 miles (+6,668)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,974 miles
    Test number
    116313113136
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine managment light on

  14. Pass87,306 miles (+62,703)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,306 miles
    Test number
    846494276367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass24,603 miles (-46,986)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,603 miles
    Test number
    599955527970
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

  16. Pass71,589 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    826198104357
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

  17. Fail71,589 miles (+7,161)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,589 miles
    Test number
    935548604341
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine managment warning light displayed
    • NoteService warning light displayed

  18. Pass64,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    185212683266
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Fail64,428 miles (+3,346)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,428 miles
    Test number
    547822483252
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine managment light displayed

  20. Fail61,082 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    807963182259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass61,082 miles (+3,232)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,082 miles
    Test number
    975763882292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,850 miles (+4,019)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    57,850 miles
    Test number
    408046271220
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail53,831 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,831 miles
    Test number
    423359640268
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear rear seats not in use

  24. Pass53,831 miles (+3,706)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    53,831 miles
    Test number
    643309840283
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear rear seats not in use

  25. Fail50,125 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    720687639257
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSurface rust on all brake discs

  26. Pass50,125 miles (+6,989)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    50,125 miles
    Test number
    774497239228
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSurface rust on all brake discs

  27. Pass43,136 miles (+8,554)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    43,136 miles
    Test number
    262963508344
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass34,582 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,582 miles
    Test number
    342600397455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Fail34,570 miles (+9,378)2 dangerous1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,570 miles
    Test number
    464989287292
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass25,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,192 miles
    Test number
    574332796211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LC53 PPF

Does LC53 PPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LC53 PPF expired on 29 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LC53 PPF?
The MOT on LC53 PPF expired on 29 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LC53 PPF done?
LC53 PPF was recorded at 116,280 miles at its MOT on 30 Nov 2023, an average of 5,322 miles a year.
Has LC53 PPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LC53 PPF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LC53 PPF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Nov 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LC53 PPF find?
LC53 PPF passed its latest MOT on 30 Nov 2023 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; lower gearbox mounting defective; offside front condensation in headlamp, and 1 more.

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