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Vauxhall Zafira

Black · Petrol · 2003 · 1,598 cc

LD53 UCMMOT history

LD53 UCM is a black petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 78,648 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.

LD53 UCM black Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2026
Mileage
78,648 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 UCM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 UCM was last recorded at 78,648 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 197 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,451 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
197 miles
Average per year
2,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,648 miles
  • 2025 – 78,451 miles
  • 2024 – 78,192 miles
  • 2023 – 77,437 miles
  • 2022 – 77,338 miles
  • 2021 – 75,878 miles
  • 2020 – 75,044 miles
  • 2019 – 73,215 miles
  • 2018 – 69,717 miles
  • 2017 – 66,629 miles
  • 2016 – 64,712 miles
  • 2015 – 62,334 miles
  • 2014 – 59,187 miles
  • 2013 – 56,375 miles
  • 2012 – 54,220 miles
  • 2011 – 53,005 miles
  • 2010 – 50,146 miles
  • 2009 – 44,514 miles
  • 2008 – 38,357 miles
  • 2007 – 32,192 miles
  • 2006 – 24,370 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail78,648 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Coil spring corroded both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail78,648 miles (+197)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,648 miles
    Test number
    274810037846
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  2. Pass78,451 miles (+259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    78,451 miles
    Test number
    851337251207
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S Rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass78,192 miles (+755)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    78,192 miles
    Test number
    245275569382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass77,437 miles (+99)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    77,437 miles
    Test number
    842272592076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass77,338 miles (+1,460)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    77,338 miles
    Test number
    683174199574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass75,878 miles (+834)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    75,878 miles
    Test number
    111705601293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass75,044 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,044 miles
    Test number
    138795089905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass73,215 miles (+3,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    73,215 miles
    Test number
    467964009726
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass69,717 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,717 miles
    Test number
    936058292422
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in centre of glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail69,716 miles (+3,087)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,716 miles
    Test number
    801269294861
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction object in drivers view, removed by tester (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded under wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in centre of glass (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass66,629 miles (+1,917)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,629 miles
    Test number
    113287483117
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass64,712 miles (+2,378)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    64,712 miles
    Test number
    730053384986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass62,334 miles (+3,147)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    62,334 miles
    Test number
    410412294265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass59,187 miles (+2,812)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    59,187 miles
    Test number
    366518644290
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail56,375 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,375 miles
    Test number
    197508743228
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass56,375 miles (+2,155)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    56,375 miles
    Test number
    325368943447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,220 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    376788542228
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass54,220 miles (+1,215)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,220 miles
    Test number
    639848242295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass53,005 miles (+2,859)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    53,005 miles
    Test number
    169821351240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,146 miles (+5,632)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    50,146 miles
    Test number
    324727050493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,514 miles (+6,157)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    44,514 miles
    Test number
    570908059247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,357 miles (+6,165)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,357 miles
    Test number
    450732858219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,192 miles (+7,822)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,192 miles
    Test number
    111553767273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,370 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    24,370 miles
    Test number
    851862666237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 UCM

Does LD53 UCM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 UCM expired on 30 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 UCM?
The MOT on LD53 UCM expired on 30 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 UCM done?
LD53 UCM was recorded at 78,648 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 2,715 miles a year.
Has LD53 UCM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 UCM has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LD53 UCM ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 UCM find?
LD53 UCM failed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 3 major defects: nearside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 2 more.

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