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GJ13 XLY

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

132,041 mi
Last recorded132,041 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ13 XLY
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 132,041 miles

all brake pipes have corrosion

oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2026 132,040 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

all brake pipes have corrosion

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2025 125,196 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Extra steel bracket across battery to Negative terminal, (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes starting to swell under plastic coverings. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has been previously repaired poor. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All steel springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body protection has gone so raw metal exposed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Along with both suspension arms. Also rear axel and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 125,196 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Extra steel bracket across battery to Negative terminal, (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes starting to swell under plastic coverings. (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has been previously repaired poor. (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All steel springs. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body protection has gone so raw metal exposed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Along with both suspension arms. Also rear axel and suspension components. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 117,112 miles

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

Nearside Inner steering tie rod slight play

Fail 4 Jun 2024 117,091 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Inner steering tie rod slight play

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 105,466 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 105,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 105,465 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2022 94,589 miles

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

heat shield loose

Pass 7 Jun 2021 87,184 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 86,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2020 81,964 miles

heat shield loose

Pass 22 May 2019 72,020 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 60,211 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 May 2018 60,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,969 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 32,935 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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GJ13 XLY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Bronze with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GJ13 XLY, 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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GJ13 XLY is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 7 June 2013.

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