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BJ13 DGE

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

113,504 mi
Last recorded113,504 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ13 DGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2025 113,504 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (Back bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 105,634 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2024 105,632 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm 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))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 97,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2022 86,136 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 76,045 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2021 76,043 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 64,345 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 57,221 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 49,874 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2017 39,428 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 39,428 miles

Rear Braking system leaking Both Rear Calipers Leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 33,921 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 25,783 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nailed & slight cracks

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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BJ13 DGE is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Bronze with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BJ13 DGE, 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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BJ13 DGE is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 May 2013.

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