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49 BFJ

2009 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,381 mi
Last recorded78,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Zafira71,823 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration49 BFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 78,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 76,759 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,590 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r/brake disc back plate very corroded

oil leak from engine

Fail 7 Aug 2023 75,575 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

n/s/r/brake disc back plate very corroded

oil leak from engine

Pass 22 Jul 2022 73,360 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Disk back plate corroded (both sides

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 70,592 miles

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both rear brake back plates corroded and coming apart (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

yellow spanner lamp comes on

Fail 20 Jul 2021 70,591 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking by flexible hose joint (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected both rear brake back plates corroded and coming apart (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

yellow spanner lamp comes on

Pass 20 Jul 2020 69,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 67,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 62,738 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 57,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 57,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 49,866 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 49,866 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 40,654 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 30,352 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,346 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,653 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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49 BFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 71,823 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 49 BFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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49 BFJ is a 2009 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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