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FJ63 USM

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Diesel 1956cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,243 mi
Last recorded148,243 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ63 USM
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,956cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 148,243 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2025 133,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 120,337 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 110,726 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front lift in top shock mounts when vehicle raised off hard standing suspension hanging free no play when on hard standing/friction plates

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread recommend replace close to inner ply/cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread close to inner ply/cords recommend replace near future (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 110,726 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front lift in top shock mounts when vehicle raised off hard standing suspension hanging free no play when on hard standing/friction plates

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread recommend replace close to inner ply/cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges devoid of tread close to inner ply/cords recommend replace near future (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 104,125 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,342 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2021 95,342 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,118 miles

service vehicle soon light on

Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

service vehicle soon light on

Pass 22 Aug 2019 83,531 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 83,531 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 66,934 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 46,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (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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FJ63 USM is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,956cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FJ63 USM, 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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FJ63 USM is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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