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BU13 MLJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,305 mi
Last recorded90,305 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU13 MLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 90,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2026 90,301 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2025 84,749 miles

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 76,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2024 76,752 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 18 Oct 2023 68,355 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Oct 2023 68,353 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Oct 2022 51,367 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 50,896 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 39,580 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2019 39,147 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Nov 2018 35,088 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 35,088 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 26,054 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 22,269 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring view of certain items.

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of an adult seatbelt.

Slight freeplay in steering rack inner joints.

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 MLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU13 MLJ, 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 MLJ registered?

BU13 MLJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 20 March 2013.

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