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AE52 DZL

2002 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,471 mi
Last recorded123,471 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Zafira84,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 DZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 123,471 miles

Child seat fitted to N/S/R Seat unable to check seat belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on dash

Front end of vehicle damaged

Front number plate damaged

N/S Wing mirror damaged and loose

N/S/F Outer c.v gaiter perishing

Not all dash lights are working

O/S Headlight loose

O/S Wing mirror loose and damaged

O/S/R Door strap not working

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear end of exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust mount missing

Rear wiper blade split

Some windows tinted

Fail 2 Feb 2015 123,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted to N/S/R Seat unable to check seat belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine warning light on dash

Front end of vehicle damaged

Front number plate damaged

N/S Wing mirror damaged and loose

N/S/F Outer c.v gaiter perishing

Not all dash lights are working

O/S Headlight loose

O/S Wing mirror loose and damaged

O/S/R Door strap not working

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear end of exhaust corroded

Rear exhaust mount missing

Rear wiper blade split

Some windows tinted

Pass 3 Feb 2014 116,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 116,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 106,621 miles

EML on

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 106,374 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

EML on

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 95,292 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake discs are worn

Fail 28 Jan 2012 95,292 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 27 Jan 2011 84,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear seats are folded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Jan 2011 84,083 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear seats are folded

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2010 74,856 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 68,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,546 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 52,710 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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AE52 DZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,447 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 AE52 DZL, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE52 DZL registered?

AE52 DZL is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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The MOT history for AE52 DZL shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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