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AF54 XEL

2004 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

153,246 mi
Last recorded153,246 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Vauxhall Zafira77,442 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 XEL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 153,246 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 153,236 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front tread getting low

Offside headlamp bracket broken but lamp still secure

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 143,125 miles

Front brake discs worn

Near side mirror insecure

Off side head light security poor

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 143,125 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Coolant below minimum, topped up to enable test

Front brake discs worn

Near side mirror insecure

Off side head light security poor

Oil below minimum, 2 ltrs added to enable test

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear brake discs corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 132,532 miles

Engine managment light on

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Fail 18 Aug 2017 132,532 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Engine managment light on

Nearside wing mirror damaged

Pass 10 Aug 2016 119,668 miles

Front exhaust down pipe flexible coupling deteriorated.

Oil leak ()

Rear seats folded at time of test.

Rear silencer box mounting broken.

Fail 4 Aug 2016 119,666 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades tangle when in use (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust down pipe flexible coupling deteriorated.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear seats folded at time of test.

Rear silencer box mounting broken.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 109,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre tread getting low and tyre has a minor cut in tread area

One of two rear silencer exhaust support brackets corroded through and broken off but exhaust has enough support from remaining brackets

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded and delaminated but not leaking exhaust gases

Windscreen has a light sctatch across zone B but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 7 Jul 2015 109,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside rear tyre tread getting low and tyre has a minor cut in tread area

One of two rear silencer exhaust support brackets corroded through and broken off but exhaust has enough support from remaining brackets

Rear exhaust silencer box corroded and delaminated but not leaking exhaust gases

Windscreen has a light sctatch across zone B but not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Aug 2014 101,129 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,178 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 94,178 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 85,278 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 76,573 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2010 66,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

offside door mirror shroud missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 66,737 miles

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

offside door mirror shroud missing

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2009 55,315 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 41,318 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,173 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 XEL is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XEL, 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 XEL is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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