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DN13 ZYJ

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

154,999 mi
Last recorded154,999 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN13 ZYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 154,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Both front fog lamps inoperative

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Jun 2026 154,999 miles

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 19 Jun 2025 138,529 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 138,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms - rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 122,446 miles

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Tail light cluster damaged - light output not effected

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2024 122,436 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction On (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left PRS (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high PRS (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Tail light cluster damaged - light output not effected

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam PRS (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 105,213 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre inner edges worn. Drivers side worse. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 105,212 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear axle bushes. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre inner edges worn. Drivers side worse. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2022 86,989 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 86,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Holed and corroded at center to rear join. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 69,234 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 69,234 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Possibly MT ? (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

offside aim not tested.

Pass 9 Jun 2020 51,361 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 51,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 47,066 miles

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 47,061 miles

Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

Front fog lights not working

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking through tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,705 miles

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

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

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

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

front fog lamps inoperative

Pass 23 Jun 2017 36,487 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front fog lamps not working

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre cracks between tread

Fail 12 Jun 2017 36,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front fog lamps not working

both front tyres worn on inner edges

offside rear tyre cracks between tread

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 29,480 miles

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

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

both front fog lights not working

offside rear tyre perished

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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DN13 ZYJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 DN13 ZYJ, 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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DN13 ZYJ is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 June 2013.

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