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Vauxhall Zafira MOT Results

Registered in 2003
48.1% pass rate
from 6,060 tests in 2021
(15% worse than other 2003 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 cars and highlighted areas where the Vauxhall Zafira is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Brakes (42% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 11% fail on Brake performance (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 7.2% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 7.2% fail on Rbt (sp) (96% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (86% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Rbt (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 3.3% fail on Parking brake performance (150% worse than other 2003 cars)
          • 0.25% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.033% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.099% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.050% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.050% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 2.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 2.6% fail on Rbt
          • 2.3% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.45% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.050% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.033% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
      • 2.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 2.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 1.3% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.91% fail on Service brake performance (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.017% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
        • 0.017% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.017% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.64% fail on Brake performance not tested (68% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.7% fail on Rigid brake pipes (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.9% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.1% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.017% fail on Brake linings
      • 2.0% fail on Brake discs and drums (81% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.0% fail on Brake discs (84% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.20% fail on Cable
        • 0.033% fail on Lever
        • 0.017% fail on Relay lever
    • 1.1% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.87% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.40% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.41% fail on Load sensing valves (140% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.35% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.20% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
      • 0.15% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.26% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.26% fail on Lever
    • 0.25% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Pedal
      • 0.099% fail on Hand lever (63% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.23% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.099% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.066% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.050% fail on Valves
      • 0.033% fail on Servos
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses (64% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.033% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
        • 0.017% fail on Other braking system component
      • 0.017% fail on Additional braking device
  • 20% fail on Suspension (19% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 8.6% fail on Springs (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 8.6% fail on Coil springs (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 8.6% fail on Coil spring (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.033% fail on Mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
    • 5.4% fail on Anti-roll bars
      • 2.6% fail on Linkage ball joints (83% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.91% fail on Ball joint (120% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.89% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (32% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.58% fail on Linkage
      • 0.40% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.083% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.066% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Pins and bushes (87% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 5.4% fail on Suspension arms
      • 4.8% fail on Ball joint (97% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Pins and bushes (85% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Ball joint dust cover (80% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Suspension arm (79% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Shock absorbers (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.94% fail on Wheel bearings (35% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (72% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.40% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.17% fail on Pins and bushes (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Sub-frame
      • 0.033% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.23% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.13% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.083% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.017% fail on Macpherson strut
    • 0.23% fail on Other suspension component (49% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.050% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.099% fail on Axles
      • 0.099% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
    • 0.050% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.017% fail on Suspension rod
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.017% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension
      • 0.017% fail on Other components
  • 18% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 7.0% fail on Stop lamp (51% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (21% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp (20% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Dipswitch (4 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Headlamp levelling device (74% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.35% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
      • 2.3% fail on Flashing type
        • 2.1% fail on Individual direction indicators (39% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.099% fail on Side repeaters (88% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.083% fail on All direction indicators
    • 2.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 1.3% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.3% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.2% fail on Electrical equipment (53% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.99% fail on Battery(ies) (180% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.099% fail on Horn (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Electrical wiring
      • 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
    • 0.26% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.23% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.017% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.017% fail on Switch
    • 0.12% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.083% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
      • 0.033% fail on Main beam tell-tale
    • 0.033% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 13% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (72% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 13% fail on Exhaust emissions (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 12% fail on Spark ignition (87% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.8% fail on Catalyst emissions (88% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 5.6% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (93% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Emissions not tested (100% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.12% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.066% fail on Catalytic converter
          • 0.017% fail on Oxygen sensor
          • 0.017% fail on NOx sensor
          • 0.017% fail on Other emission control equipment
        • 0.12% fail on Non catalyst emissions
      • 1.1% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.48% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo
        • 0.31% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo (160% worse than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.23% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.15% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.017% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.017% fail on Exhaust gas recirculation valve
        • 0.017% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.99% fail on Fluid leaks (90% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.81% fail on Engine oil leaks (95% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Other leaks
      • 0.066% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks
  • 12% fail on Body, chassis, structure (28% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 7.2% fail on Exhaust system (110% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Transmission
      • 3.2% fail on Drive shafts
        • 3.2% fail on Joints
        • 0.017% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.12% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.12% fail on Joints
      • 0.017% fail on Belts
    • 0.61% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.50% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.066% fail on Pipe
      • 0.033% fail on Hose
      • 0.017% fail on System
    • 0.33% fail on Engine mounting (2 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Engine mounting condition (3 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Bracket
    • 0.30% fail on Doors (54% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.20% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Hinge
      • 0.050% fail on Front passenger's door (74% better than other 2003 cars)
        • 0.050% fail on Door condition (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.017% fail on Door condition
        • 0.017% fail on Hinge
    • 0.26% fail on Integral vehicle structure (71% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (73% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame
        • 0.033% fail on Sub-frame condition
    • 0.25% fail on Chassis (55% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Chassis condition (54% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Spare wheel (12 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.21% fail on Carrier (20 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.033% fail on Spare wheel condition
    • 0.20% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.13% fail on Body
      • 0.12% fail on Other body component
      • 0.017% fail on Panel
    • 0.083% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.066% fail on Boot lid condition
      • 0.017% fail on Other boot lid component
    • 0.066% fail on Seats (72% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.017% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.033% fail on Towbar
      • 0.033% fail on Other towbar components
    • 0.033% fail on Undertray
  • 9.3% fail on Visibility (16% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Washers (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Wipers
    • 0.46% fail on View to rear (75% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.46% fail on Mirrors (80% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.083% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.083% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.050% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.050% fail on Bonnet (75% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 7.7% fail on Tyres (31% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 4.7% fail on Tread depth (37% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 3.4% fail on Condition (32% worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Size/type
  • 4.9% fail on Steering
    • 3.9% fail on Steering linkage components (20% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Track rod end (29% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.066% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.017% fail on Drag link end
    • 0.61% fail on Power steering (65% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.30% fail on Other components (130% worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Operation
      • 0.12% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.12% fail on Rams (5 times worse than other 2003 cars)
    • 0.50% fail on Steering gear (38% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.50% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Prescribed areas
    • 0.017% fail on Steering wheel
    • 0.017% fail on Steering play
      • 0.017% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.017% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 1.7% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2003 cars)
    • 1.3% fail on Seat belts (26% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Condition
      • 0.48% fail on Prescribed areas (56% better than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.050% fail on Requirements
      • 0.050% fail on Pre-tensioners (13 times worse than other 2003 cars)
      • 0.017% fail on Attachment
    • 0.43% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (69% better than other 2003 cars)
  • 1.1% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.28% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.25% fail on Attachment
    • 0.033% fail on Condition
  • 0.050% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
    • 0.050% fail on Speedometer
  • 0.017% fail on Buses and coaches supplementary tests
    • 0.017% fail on Doors
      • 0.017% fail on Emergency exits
  • 0.017% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.017% fail on Anchorages

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