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FH13 YJL

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,056 mi
Last recorded131,056 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 YJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 131,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated / worn

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (205/55R16 91V Goodyear) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Rocker cover / gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (Nearside driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 131,056 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated / worn

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (205/55R16 91V Goodyear) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Rocker cover / gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (Nearside driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 121,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked / damaged

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked / damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Rocker cover gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (Nearside driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 121,072 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens cracked / damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lamp lens cracked / damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (Rocker cover gasket) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (Nearside driveshaft seal) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 109,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface *Lamp unit* (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 101,553 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush large amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower NSR reversing lamp lens damaged, not affecting

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR front to rear brake pipe corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Feb 2023 101,553 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF brake pipe corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive NSF driveshaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF wishbone rear bush large amount of play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR front to rear brake pipe heavily corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Lower NSR reversing lamp lens damaged, not affecting

Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSF brake pipe corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSF wishbone rear bush play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material OSR front to rear brake pipe corroded at flexi union (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,983 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ns drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2022 90,983 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive ns drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 79,716 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 68,509 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 57,486 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 52,024 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 52,024 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Replaced after inspection. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Replaced after inspection. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 43,184 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 33,001 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 33,001 miles

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

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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FH13 YJL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in White with a 1,598cc petrol 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 FH13 YJL, 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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FH13 YJL is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 31 July 2013.

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