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BW13 MCG

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,509 mi
Last recorded59,509 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW13 MCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 59,509 miles

power steering stiff steering not adversely affected

various underbody/component corrosion

Pass 25 Jun 2024 58,141 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

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

boot not open

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2024 58,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

boot doesn't open

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2023 52,426 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear indicator slight white

Offside Rear brake disc and pads sign of heat damage

Fail 12 Jan 2023 52,426 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction 02 sensor activity (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear indicator slight white

Offside Rear brake disc and pads sign of heat damage

Pass 12 Jan 2022 46,857 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt second row ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 43,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front brake discs worn,lipped and corroded

front brake pads at 3-4mm

rattle at exhaust cat area

Pass 16 Mar 2019 35,987 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 31,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 31 Mar 2018 31,308 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (at rear) (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,916 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 18,510 miles

Nearside Rear childs seat fitted

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

Rear seats in fold away position

Fail 22 Feb 2016 18,510 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear childs seat fitted

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

Rear seats in fold away position

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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BW13 MCG is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BW13 MCG, 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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BW13 MCG is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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