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BU13 MGX

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

123,784 mi
Last recorded123,784 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 MGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 123,784 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 118,269 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 106,416 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 97,541 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 92,940 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2021 86,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 77,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 68,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 60,959 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 60,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2019 45,055 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 32,939 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 30,644 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 30,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2017 28,841 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 28,841 miles

Offside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 27,723 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 25,196 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 21,961 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 18,109 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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BU13 MGX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU13 MGX, 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 BU13 MGX registered?

BU13 MGX is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 25 March 2013.

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