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BT13 FHS

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,295 mi
Last recorded142,295 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT13 FHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 142,295 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 131,564 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 131,564 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 119,147 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYR EHAS A CUT IN TREAD, DEPTH UNCLEAR DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 119,085 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE WORN HEAVILY ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYR EHAS A CUT IN TREAD, DEPTH UNCLEAR DUE TO DEBRIS INSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 109,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 109,109 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 87,830 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 66,640 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2018 48,972 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 May 2017 32,422 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 22,197 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 22,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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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BT13 FHS 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 BT13 FHS, 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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What year was BT13 FHS registered?

BT13 FHS is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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