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AF04 RUW

2004 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,777 mi
Last recorded125,777 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Zafira77,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,777 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 125,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 117,382 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 109,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 8 Jul 2015 109,049 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,114 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 Jul 2014 10,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jun 2013 90,304 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side innner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

slight uneaven wear on front tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2013 90,304 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side innner drive shaft gaiter deteriorated

slight uneaven wear on front tyres

Pass 20 Jun 2012 79,915 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface cracks to both rear tyres

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2012 79,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface cracks to both rear tyres

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,766 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2011 70,666 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 62,364 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 56,293 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 48,312 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 37,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RUW, 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 RUW is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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