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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LX53 VEKMOT history

LX53 VEK is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 1 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 86,920 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2023.

LX53 VEK silver Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Sept 2024
Mileage
86,920 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2023
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,085 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VEK
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 VEK was last recorded at 86,920 miles on 18 Sept 2023, 4,093 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,827 miles · 22 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
4,093 miles
Average per year
4,085 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 86,920 miles
  • 2022 – 82,827 miles
  • 2021 – 78,780 miles
  • 2020 – 75,280 miles
  • 2019 – 71,429 miles
  • 2018 – 69,970 miles
  • 2017 – 67,748 miles
  • 2016 – 64,710 miles
  • 2015 – 61,451 miles
  • 2014 – 58,808 miles
  • 2013 – 56,363 miles
  • 2012 – 52,170 miles
  • 2011 – 47,201 miles
  • 2010 – 43,834 miles
  • 2009 – 38,351 miles
  • 2008 – 32,449 miles
  • 2007 – 23,840 miles
  • 2006 – 17,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,920 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror has been temporarily repaired.
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,920 miles (+4,093)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    86,920 miles
    Test number
    631665158755
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Wing mirror has been temporarily repaired.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass82,827 miles (+4,047)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    82,827 miles
    Test number
    750493142609
    • AdvisoryENGINE OIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryGEARBOX OIL LEAKS
    • AdvisoryN/S FRONT DROP LINK SLIGHT PLAY
    • AdvisoryN/S O/ REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED SEATBELTS NOT TESTED AND REAR BOOT
    • AdvisoryO/S FRONT DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING
    • AdvisoryREAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryREAR EXHAUST SILNCER CORRODED
    • AdvisorySTEERING RACK SLIGHT OIL LEAK

  3. Pass78,780 miles (+38)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    78,780 miles
    Test number
    244459832951
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail78,742 miles (+3,462)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,742 miles
    Test number
    333316593565
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass75,280 miles (+3,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    75,280 miles
    Test number
    468060950596
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp

  6. Pass71,429 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    218753289906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,429 miles (+1,459)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,429 miles
    Test number
    165802966708
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass69,970 miles (+2,222)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,970 miles
    Test number
    380955170806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,748 miles (+3,038)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    67,748 miles
    Test number
    461739477185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass64,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,710 miles
    Test number
    265266822090
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Fail64,710 miles (+644)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,710 miles
    Test number
    367938900472
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Pass64,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    312782076989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail64,066 miles (+2,615)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,066 miles
    Test number
    410267032115
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  14. Pass61,451 miles (+2,643)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,451 miles
    Test number
    855972005230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,808 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    637710614258
    • NoteE.m.l on indicating fault in system

  16. Fail58,808 miles (+2,445)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,808 miles
    Test number
    906297104244
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteE.m.l on indicating fault in system

  17. Pass56,363 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    56,363 miles
    Test number
    497492293184
    • NoteEml light on indicating fault
    • NoteRear silencer and rear exaust rusty

  18. Fail56,363 miles (+4,193)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,363 miles
    Test number
    587022993188
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • NoteEml light on indicating fault
    • NoteRear silencer and rear exaust rusty

  19. Pass52,170 miles (+4,969)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    52,170 miles
    Test number
    877590102241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass47,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    186260671207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail47,201 miles (+3,367)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,201 miles
    Test number
    258110571211
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass43,834 miles (+5,483)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    43,834 miles
    Test number
    463561850295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass38,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    112592459215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail38,351 miles (+5,902)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,351 miles
    Test number
    892602559260
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass32,449 miles (+8,609)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    32,449 miles
    Test number
    122756458271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,840 miles (+6,789)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    23,840 miles
    Test number
    151987257265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,051 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    17,051 miles
    Test number
    792907056287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass16,334 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    16,334 miles
    Test number
    104108356176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX53 VEK

Does LX53 VEK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 VEK expired on 23 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VEK?
The MOT on LX53 VEK expired on 23 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 VEK done?
LX53 VEK was recorded at 86,920 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2023, an average of 4,085 miles a year.
Has LX53 VEK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VEK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on LX53 VEK 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 LX53 VEK find?
LX53 VEK passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2023 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear.; exhaust system corroded.; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides., and 6 more.

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