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DS63 BGU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,904 mi
Last recorded65,904 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS63 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 65,904 miles

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken

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

Fail 6 Nov 2025 65,904 miles

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

Front Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear lamp unit broken

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 62,229 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Nearside day time running lamp out

Fail 5 Nov 2024 62,144 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit broken

Nearside day time running lamp out

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Nov 2023 57,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 54,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 54,650 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 50,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 46,115 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 46,115 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 41,065 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Nov 2019 40,989 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split on joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 34,002 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 27,262 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 21,075 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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DS63 BGU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver 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 DS63 BGU, 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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DS63 BGU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 30 November 2013.

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