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BF13 SHJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,610 mi
Last recorded127,610 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF13 SHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 127,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door window missing

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 127,610 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear door window missing

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 126,013 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 126,013 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 123,055 miles

Both fuel tank straps corroded.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the joints. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. To flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on the inside and outside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear rubber bush of the Front arm. Perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded between rear flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. To flexi hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Between rear flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake handle cover missing.

Pass 8 Mar 2022 118,164 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working May be switched off. (7.12 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear exhaust mountings perrished. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Short pipe between rear flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. Short pipe between rear flexi hoses. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 100,564 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 90,912 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 74,293 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 60,460 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 60,460 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 43,128 miles

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 11 Mar 2016 28,398 miles

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

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

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

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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BF13 SHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 61,856 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 BF13 SHJ, 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 13 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BF13 SHJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 March 2013.

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