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J23 AFC

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

99,305 mi
Last recorded99,305 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ23 AFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 99,305 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 92,957 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 87,924 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 87,924 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 81,297 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 74,468 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2020 63,032 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 63,032 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 54,051 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2018 43,136 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 25,080 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 9,234 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 3 wipers slightly smearing screen

Fail 26 Sep 2016 9,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 3 wipers slightly smearing screen

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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J23 AFC is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 J23 AFC, 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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What year was J23 AFC registered?

J23 AFC is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 22 November 2013.

Is J23 AFC safe to buy?

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