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LJ13 YFG

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

111,759 mi
Last recorded111,759 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 YFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 111,759 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges wearing 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 98,392 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

oil residue engine areas

Pass 7 Feb 2023 81,788 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2023 81,765 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 72,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi flange split (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 72,629 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexi flange split (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 64,427 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 57,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 49,568 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 39,763 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,599 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 31,599 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 16,185 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 14,244 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 14,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 YFG is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YFG, 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 YFG is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 March 2013.

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