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MF13 JVU

2013 Vauxhall Zafira

Bronze Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

77,059 mi
Last recorded77,059 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Vauxhall Zafira61,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF13 JVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2013
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 77,059 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 77,043 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2025 71,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Feb 2025 71,169 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 65,848 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 65,848 miles

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 63,456 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 63,456 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 57,262 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

rear no plate becoming deteriorated / advise to replace

screw in o/s/r tyre on outer edge of tread / not repairable 205 / 55 / 16

Fail 10 Jan 2022 57,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s/f tyre worn to excess on both edges / bald / deep cut to cords in bald section 205 / 55 / 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front o/s/f tyre worn on edges / tyre just legal / getting close to breaking through to cords / strong advise to replace 205 / 55 / 16

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

rear no plate becoming deteriorated / advise to replace

screw in o/s/r tyre on outer edge of tread / not repairable 205 / 55 / 16

Pass 11 Jan 2021 49,962 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2020 44,468 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 44,468 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 37,358 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 37,358 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 30,119 miles

both rear tyres becoming cracked / perished between treads 205 / 55 / 16

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

front brake pads wearing low / brake discs becoming worn / lipped / advise to replace a.s.a.p

Fail 8 Jan 2018 30,119 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear bulbs faded in colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid out of water (8.2.3)

both rear tyres becoming cracked / perished between treads 205 / 55 / 16

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

front brake pads wearing low / brake discs becoming worn / lipped / advise to replace a.s.a.p

Pass 9 Jan 2017 22,473 miles

diesel smoke emissions reading to low for d/s/m to read or pick up

Pass 14 Jan 2016 17,311 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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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MF13 JVU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira in Bronze with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 MF13 JVU, 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 MF13 JVU registered?

MF13 JVU is a 2013 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 March 2013.

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