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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

LX53 VFEMOT history

LX53 VFE is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 26 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2025.

LX53 VFE 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 Jul 2026
Mileage
101,529 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX53 VFE
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
26 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX53 VFE was last recorded at 101,529 miles on 3 Jul 2025, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,365 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
4,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,529 miles
  • 2024 – 94,846 miles
  • 2023 – 89,441 miles
  • 2022 – 83,850 miles
  • 2021 – 77,112 miles
  • 2020 – 70,557 miles
  • 2019 – 68,396 miles
  • 2018 – 66,468 miles
  • 2017 – 64,417 miles
  • 2016 – 62,558 miles
  • 2015 – 60,739 miles
  • 2014 – 58,987 miles
  • 2013 – 56,200 miles
  • 2012 – 54,038 miles
  • 2011 – 50,432 miles
  • 2010 – 47,112 miles
  • 2009 – 41,950 miles
  • 2008 – 35,304 miles
  • 2007 – 28,949 miles
  • 2006 – 25,076 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,529 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on limit t time of test (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,529 miles (+164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    101,529 miles
    Test number
    359258885881
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on limit t time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail101,365 miles (+6,519)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,365 miles
    Test number
    762256128135
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on limit t time of test (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Just on limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass94,846 miles (+85)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    94,846 miles
    Test number
    491292624335
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail94,761 miles (+5,320)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,761 miles
    Test number
    881585330287
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,441 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    89,441 miles
    Test number
    738750661270
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail89,437 miles (+49)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    968496288262
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail89,388 miles (+5,538)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,388 miles
    Test number
    398647236026
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass83,850 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    83,850 miles
    Test number
    349884639851
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail83,820 miles (+6,708)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,820 miles
    Test number
    817464812425
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass77,112 miles (+140)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    77,112 miles
    Test number
    986618138240
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail76,972 miles (+6,415)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,972 miles
    Test number
    757832495387
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass70,557 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    70,557 miles
    Test number
    831543998480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,396 miles (+1,928)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    68,396 miles
    Test number
    755412980485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Pass66,468 miles (+2,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    66,468 miles
    Test number
    391009922883
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass64,417 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    64,417 miles
    Test number
    997114907050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,417 miles (+1,859)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,417 miles
    Test number
    613153125306
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass62,558 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    958446311920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail62,558 miles (+1,819)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    924597583817
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  19. Pass60,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    60,739 miles
    Test number
    497836455072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail60,739 miles (+1,752)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,739 miles
    Test number
    115496155427
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail58,987 miles5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    787092564064
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass58,987 miles (+2,787)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    58,987 miles
    Test number
    978092664005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail56,200 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    135983363443
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass56,200 miles (+2,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    56,200 miles
    Test number
    575863063070
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass54,038 miles (+3,606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    54,038 miles
    Test number
    679029262014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass50,432 miles (+3,320)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,432 miles
    Test number
    147821761463
    • NoteDog cage fitted in rear unable to fully inspect rear seat belts & rear seats.

  27. Pass47,112 miles (+5,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    47,112 miles
    Test number
    194986450499
    • 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)

  28. Pass41,950 miles (+6,646)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    41,950 miles
    Test number
    431941069056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass35,304 miles (+6,355)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    35,304 miles
    Test number
    492896968047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass28,949 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    28,949 miles
    Test number
    504831177055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass25,076 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    25,076 miles
    Test number
    214021896489
    • NoteThird row seats and seatbelts not checked.

Questions about LX53 VFE

Does LX53 VFE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX53 VFE expired on 23 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX53 VFE?
The MOT on LX53 VFE expired on 23 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX53 VFE done?
LX53 VFE was recorded at 101,529 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2025, an average of 4,028 miles a year.
Has LX53 VFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX53 VFE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LX53 VFE 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 VFE find?
LX53 VFE passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on limit t time of test; offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt, and 1 more.

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