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FT13 MEV

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

139,958 mi
Last recorded139,958 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT13 MEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 139,958 miles

NSF fog light not working

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Rear NSR and OSR beam axle bushes have movement but not excessive

engine oil low

Pass 13 Mar 2025 124,690 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 124,690 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 111,253 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 111,253 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2023 100,929 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 100,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 88,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit and worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 88,614 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above limit and worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 79,970 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 79,970 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump pan corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2020 75,243 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 75,243 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 64,600 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 64,600 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive on engine sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 53,036 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 39,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 26,802 miles

Child seats fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 26,802 miles

Child seats fitted

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FT13 MEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Bronze with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FT13 MEV, 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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FT13 MEV is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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