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HD53 MED

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,892 mi
Last recorded118,892 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 MED
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 118,892 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2025 118,892 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 98,899 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2024 98,895 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2024 87,320 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 82,502 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 82,502 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly wearing on inner edge both (5.2.3 (e))

coolant level low

Pass 16 Feb 2022 70,757 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 70,757 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 57,567 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 57,567 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 42,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 37,769 miles

nearside front tyre close to wear bars

offside rear inner brake pad close to minimum thickness

Pass 7 Sep 2017 30,980 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 30,980 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 24,184 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 20,669 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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HD53 MED is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 HD53 MED, 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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HD53 MED is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 April 2013.

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