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PJ52 PHU

2002 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

166,910 mi
Last recorded166,910 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Zafira84,447 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ52 PHU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc
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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 166,910 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 166,910 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 156,891 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 156,754 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside and nearside front (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 146,026 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 145,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 134,057 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 120,231 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator leaking

Fail 7 Nov 2012 120,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

radiator leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2011 108,482 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 93,248 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2010 93,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,855 miles

corrosion on rear brake drums

Fail 19 Oct 2009 80,855 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

corrosion on rear brake drums

Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,523 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 69,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 59,345 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 45,947 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 6 Nov 2006 45,947 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust backbox corroded and leaking slightly

front brake pads low

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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PJ52 PHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,447 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 PJ52 PHU, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ52 PHU registered?

PJ52 PHU is a 2002 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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