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AE13 MJX

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,505 mi
Last recorded98,505 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE13 MJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 98,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2025 88,223 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 88,184 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 82,741 miles

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Mar 2024 82,741 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour rears (4.4.3 (a))

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

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 77,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 69,129 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 53,112 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,307 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 46,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn out to ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 Jun 2018 46,268 miles

Emissions not tested self fuelling, possibility of damage to engine (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn out edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2017 38,249 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,586 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 21,611 miles

unable to check rear seats as vehicle fully loaded

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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AE13 MJX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 61,856 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE13 MJX, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE13 MJX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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