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LJ13 LWP

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

173,937 mi
Last recorded173,937 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 LWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 173,937 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2026 173,693 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/F & O/S/F (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2025 153,332 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp unit full of water

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 22 May 2025 153,322 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet inop (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear lamp unit full of water

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2024 141,298 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 141,268 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 121,238 miles
Fail 17 May 2023 121,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 113,973 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 108,407 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 108,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 95,642 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2020 95,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 85,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 63,634 miles

temporary tape to cancel kick up pattern

Fail 5 Dec 2017 63,634 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 42,977 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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LJ13 LWP is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LJ13 LWP, 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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LJ13 LWP is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 28 August 2013.

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