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EJ13 DBU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

124,091 mi
Last recorded124,091 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ13 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 124,091 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2026 124,091 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 114,916 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 104,701 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 96,965 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 91,382 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))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Feb 2021 89,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.88mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 85,577 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 78,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 19 Feb 2019 78,122 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 67,172 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating with a nail in as well (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 67,172 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and deteriorating with a nail in as well (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 56,724 miles

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inside shoulders 205/55 16

Fail 14 Feb 2017 56,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inside shoulders 205/55 16

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jul 2016 51,844 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth, worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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EJ13 DBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 EJ13 DBU, 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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EJ13 DBU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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