Vauxhall Zafira
Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc
LR03 BUSMOT history
LR03 BUS is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 31 Mar 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 160,979 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 160,979 mi
- At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 17 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 8,156 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LR03 BUS
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Vauxhall
- Model
- Zafira
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Mar 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LR03 BUS was last recorded at 160,979 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 7,907 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 153,072 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 7,907 miles
- Average per year
- 8,156 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 160,979 miles
- 2024 – 153,072 miles
- 2023 – 137,085 miles
- 2022 – 126,980 miles
- 2021 – 113,811 miles
- 2020 – 112,335 miles
- 2019 – 104,813 miles
- 2018 – 95,396 miles
- 2017 – 87,793 miles
- 2016 – 78,419 miles
- 2015 – 74,608 miles
- 2014 – 67,904 miles
- 2013 – 59,513 miles
- 2012 – 51,472 miles
- 2011 – 41,175 miles
- 2010 – 34,159 miles
- 2009 – 25,575 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass160,979 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Underbody corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
21 tests since 1 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass160,979 miles (+7,907)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 160,979 miles
- Test number
- 545026580463
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass153,072 miles (+15,987)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 153,072 miles
- Test number
- 201044967126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,085 miles (+10,105)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 137,085 miles
- Test number
- 839293549273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,980 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 126,980 miles
- Test number
- 125281574849
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail126,980 miles (+13,169)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,980 miles
- Test number
- 316956757559
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,811 miles (+1,476)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 113,811 miles
- Test number
- 675589410807
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass112,335 miles (+7,522)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 112,335 miles
- Test number
- 989515414419
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion
Pass104,813 miles (+67)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 104,813 miles
- Test number
- 472098607151
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test N/S/R + O/S/R
Fail104,746 miles (+9,350)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,746 miles
- Test number
- 388948391782
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test N/S/R + O/S/R
Pass95,396 miles (+7,603)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 95,396 miles
- Test number
- 336897339067
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass87,793 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 87,793 miles
- Test number
- 171244545982
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Fail87,785 miles (+9,366)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,785 miles
- Test number
- 740786997894
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Pass78,419 miles (+3,811)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 78,419 miles
- Test number
- 573691447796
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)
Pass74,608 miles (+6,704)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2016
- Odometer
- 74,608 miles
- Test number
- 915882325160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,904 miles (+8,391)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 67,904 miles
- Test number
- 937520994075
- NoteVery low on oil
Pass59,513 miles (+8,041)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 59,513 miles
- Test number
- 907115463091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,472 miles (+10,297)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 51,472 miles
- Test number
- 267107362059
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteCracks in o/s/r tyre no cords showing
- NoteSmall chips in front screen
Pass41,175 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 41,175 miles
- Test number
- 746140391063
- NoteSmall chips in windscreen within requirements of mot regulations
Fail41,175 miles (+7,016)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 41,175 miles
- Test number
- 746229181008
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- NoteSmall chips in windscreen within requirements of mot regulations
Pass34,159 miles (+8,584)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 34,159 miles
- Test number
- 854269380085
- NoteSmall chips in front screen
- NoteSmall crack in n/s/r tyer
Pass25,575 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 25,575 miles
- Test number
- 184261499086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LR03 BUS
- Does LR03 BUS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR03 BUS is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on LR03 BUS?
- The MOT on LR03 BUS is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LR03 BUS done?
- LR03 BUS was recorded at 160,979 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 8,156 miles a year.
- Has LR03 BUS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LR03 BUS has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Nov 2022.
- Has the mileage on LR03 BUS 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 LR03 BUS find?
- LR03 BUS passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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