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NJ14 ZFW

2014 Vauxhall Adam

Black Petrol 1229cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

72,663 mi
Last recorded72,663 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Vauxhall Adam43,204 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ14 ZFW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAdam
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,229cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 72,663 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2025 65,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 61,232 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 61,223 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 61,199 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside front inner faces starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front part of subframe showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever traveling, and parking brake only just passed at 17%

parking brake only just passed at 17%

Fail 21 Mar 2024 61,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure and leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Offside and nearside front inner faces starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened nearside front part of subframe showing signs of corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake lever traveling, and parking brake only just passed at 17%

parking brake only just passed at 17%

Pass 12 Apr 2023 56,448 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake only just passed at 17%

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Fail 6 Apr 2023 56,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs inner faces deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake only just passed at 17%

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Pass 6 Apr 2022 51,685 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front brake discs deteriorated on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper poor at cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Fail 2 Apr 2022 51,631 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexi snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt cv boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm below 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front brake discs deteriorated on the inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper poor at cleaning screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in offside screen (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Pass 9 Mar 2021 46,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front disc inner faces starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and nearside front wipers poor at clearing screen, would advise new wipers to be fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Fail 9 Mar 2021 46,417 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front disc inner faces starting to deteriorate (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside front (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside and nearside front wipers poor at clearing screen, would advise new wipers to be fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 7 Mar 2020 41,565 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sticker moved on screen ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 6 Mar 2019 35,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front, slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Mar 2019 35,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and nearside front, towards the centre of the disc where they are worn a little, the pads are very close to metal touching (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front, slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 28,840 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 23,098 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Adam?

Based on 593,824 MOT tests across 61,251 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
5,061
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
61,251
On UK Roads
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NJ14 ZFW is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam in Black with a 1,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2014 Vauxhall Adam models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 43,204 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Adam typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 12 years old, this Vauxhall Adam is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NJ14 ZFW is a 2014 Vauxhall Adam, first registered on 23 May 2014.

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