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MD13 CEF

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,802 mi
Last recorded104,802 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD13 CEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 104,802 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2025 98,839 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 92,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 79,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 73,772 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 69,481 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 69,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,541 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2020 66,541 miles

Headlamp aim too high both front too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 61,559 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 61,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 54,343 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 45,485 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are wearing on both edges but are O K for now (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 45,485 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres are wearing on both edges but are O K for now (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 38,759 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,216 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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MD13 CEF is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD13 CEF, 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 MD13 CEF registered?

MD13 CEF is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 August 2013.

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