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DG13 TWJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,604 mi
Last recorded95,604 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG13 TWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 95,604 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense is cracked but not affecting light colour (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator not very orange (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has multiple oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 95,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush has excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps number plate bulb innop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lense is cracked but not affecting light colour (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured indicator not very orange (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has multiple oil leak but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 87,473 miles

Offside Rear light lens slightly damaged

Pass 25 Jul 2024 77,795 miles

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged, repaired with tape

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 10 Aug 2023 70,654 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2023 70,654 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 62,113 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked, water inside light

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 53,784 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 53,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall tear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 46,760 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 46,659 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn almost to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 5 Aug 2019 38,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2019 38,937 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 3,590 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 30,590 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,385 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 19,733 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,132 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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DG13 TWJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Bronze with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DG13 TWJ, 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 DG13 TWJ registered?

DG13 TWJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 26 March 2013.

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