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AF04 NVJ

2004 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Zafira77,442 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 NVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 May 2019

Brake pipe excessively corroded NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT TO REARS IN MIDDLE / AROUND CLIPS (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring fractured or broken NEARSIDE REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring fractured or broken OFFSIDE REAR BROKEN (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML / SPANNER LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake inoperative on one side NEARSIDE REAR 0KGS OFFSIDE 100KGS NO LOCK (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn OFFSIDE FRONT BOTTOM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE FRONT BOOT SPLIT (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability OFFSIDE FRONT LINK ARM BROKEN (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL FOUR DISCS CORRODED SCORED AND LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES POOR AND COVERED IN GREASE IN PLACES (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR @ REAR SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

CENTRE AND REAR EXHAUST SILENCERS OUTER SKINS PEELING

Oil leak, but not excessive SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN AND SIDEWALLS / ESPECIALLY OFFSIDE REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE FRONT EDGES CUTTING OFF (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 123,735 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust box outer skins corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2016 119,590 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 116,408 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 112,988 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013

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

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

Fail 14 Aug 2013

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 102,273 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 102,273 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 95,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2011 95,692 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 May 2010 86,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 May 2010 86,932 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 73,645 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates damaged

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,155 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 59,155 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 42,098 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

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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AF04 NVJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF04 NVJ, 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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AF04 NVJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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