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AF54 HLJ

2004 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

152,869 mi
Last recorded152,869 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Zafira77,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 HLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2024 152,869 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2023 146,642 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear end (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 142,904 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 26 Aug 2022 142,904 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2021 136,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 136,013 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure headlamp bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 136,007 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety brake fluid (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front seat head restaint missing

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both not checked including seat belts ()

Pass 12 Dec 2019 125,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 125,870 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 - 2.5mm & wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear junction to flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 117,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 117,795 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 111,389 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 101,122 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2017 100,906 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front of rear to front under body (3.6.B.2c)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s rear ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted n/s and o/s rear

Fail 29 Jan 2016 89,141 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted n/s and o/s rear

Pass 28 Jan 2015 80,715 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,267 miles

front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 6 Sep 2013 80,215 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

front to rear brake pipes started to corrode

Fail 5 Sep 2012 75,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 75,811 miles

both front brake pipes to hoses slightly corroded

offside rear brake pipe to hose slightly corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,166 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 66,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,917 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 58,917 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 51,940 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,748 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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AF54 HLJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AF54 HLJ, 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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AF54 HLJ is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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