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AJ51 ZPD

2001 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

134,874 mi
Last recorded134,874 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Zafira89,385 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ51 ZPD
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 134,874 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested back box missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Mar 2018 126,528 miles

Front both tyres worn in poor condition

all suspension component slightly corroded

body has slight corrosion

exhaust has minor leak of exhaust joint

exhaust slightly corroded

oil leak

steering arm slight play

Pass 21 Sep 2016 121,052 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 121,052 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 119,779 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 119,775 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 119,417 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

center to rear exhaust flanges heavily corroded

corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

engine light on

Pass 8 May 2014 101,971 miles

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt missing - unable to erect rear seats due to child seats being fitted to centre row of seats

Orange warning light on in dash

Rear exhaust box in poor condition and heat shield at rear insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2014 101,259 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt missing - unable to erect rear seats due to child seats being fitted to centre row of seats

Orange warning light on in dash

Rear exhaust box in poor condition and heat shield at rear insecure

Pass 28 May 2013 85,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre and rear sections joint deteriorated/corroded.

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

Rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated/corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer box heatshield insecure.

Rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2013 85,698 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre and rear sections joint deteriorated/corroded.

Front and rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

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

Rear exhaust silencer box deteriorated/corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer box heatshield insecure.

Rear seats folded at time of test not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 72,108 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,425 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 59,425 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,084 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 53,480 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 48,093 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 42,179 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 33,543 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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AJ51 ZPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 89,385 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 AJ51 ZPD, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ51 ZPD is a 2001 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 December 2001.

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