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DF13 EWT

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

152,299 mi
Last recorded152,299 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF13 EWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 152,299 miles

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))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 145,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges, looks like it has been ran under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges, looks like it has been ran under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test In boot missing ()

Fail 7 Oct 2024 145,251 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges, looks like it has been ran under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on edges, looks like it has been ran under inflated (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S and O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test In boot missing ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 137,778 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S on about 3-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Seats missing in boot ()

Fail 13 Oct 2023 137,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened In boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened In boot (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S on about 3-4mm (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))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 126,504 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and O/s approx 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and O/s edge perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2022 126,504 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s and O/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/s and O/s approx 4 mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s and O/s edge perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 118,770 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 118,768 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Coolant level below min

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner and outer edge very close to going though to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bold on inner and outer edge very close to going though to cord (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Only just passed (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 113,062 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 113,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 113,044 miles

Emissions not tested Metered smoke check not done - Engine making some funny noises, misfiring and emits significant smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Lower radiator hose clip not fitted

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

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

Wipers smear screen slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2020 106,916 miles

engine covers fitted

service light on

Pass 16 Apr 2019 84,183 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine covers fitted

Rear Axle slightly corroded

Service due light illuminated

Pass 24 Apr 2018 63,280 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch and bumper damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 63,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel arch and bumper damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 41,889 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 29,885 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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DF13 EWT is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF13 EWT, 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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DF13 EWT is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 July 2013.

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