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AD53 UPJ

2004 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

69,843 mi
Last recorded69,843 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Zafira77,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 UPJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 69,843 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 69,843 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 12 Jul 2021 69,274 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 69,263 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 69,180 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

front to rear and both rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 3 Jul 2020 69,155 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dip switch faulty (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 67,034 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 64,981 miles

metal end off o/s/f flexi hose corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2018 64,970 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

metal end off o/s/f flexi hose corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 62,414 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 60,192 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,954 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 57,952 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 55,230 miles

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2014 55,230 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Jun 2013 52,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 49,973 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 49,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsfr tyre low on tread on outer edge

Pass 1 Jun 2011 47,798 miles

nsf tyre low on tread on edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2010 44,788 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing thin on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2009 41,947 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 35,212 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perish

rear seats down at time of test

Pass 21 Jun 2007 21,364 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 20,675 miles

Front tyres on 3mm tread level.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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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AD53 UPJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 77,442 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 AD53 UPJ, 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 22 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AD53 UPJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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