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2004 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · DY04 BYC

DY04 BYC

2004 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2004. Recorded mileage 123,287 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Year / Origin
2004 · Shrewsbury
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 28/02/2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (13/05/2017)
Recorded Mileage
123,287 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 28/02/2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 13/05/2017
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2004
Engine
1796cc

DY04 BYC Key Findings

  • 18 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 01/03/2017
  • 123,287 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 7 historical MOT failures
  • 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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DY04 BYC Mileage History

  1. 12/03/200736,738 mi
  2. 04/03/200847,345 mi+10,607 mi
  3. 04/03/2008200 mi-47,145 mi
  4. 10/03/200959,574 mi+59,374 mi
  5. 10/03/201073,631 mi+14,057 mi
  6. 12/03/201073,631 mi
  7. 21/01/201181,939 mi+8,308 mi
  8. 24/01/201181,941 mi+2 mi
  9. 03/02/201285,611 mi+3,670 mi
  10. 03/02/201285,611 mi
  11. 29/01/201388,589 mi+2,978 mi
  12. 23/01/201492,628 mi+4,039 mi
  13. 05/02/2015102,336 mi+9,708 mi
  14. 05/02/2015102,336 mi
  15. 15/02/2016115,630 mi+13,294 mi
  16. 18/02/2016115,812 mi+182 mi
  17. 17/02/2017122,893 mi+7,081 mi
  18. 01/03/2017123,287 mi+394 mi

Average of roughly 8,680 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

DY04 BYC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Oct 2026, 01:01
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Vauxhall Zafira (DY04 BYC) between March 2007 and March 2017.

The record contains 11 passes and 7 failures.

The most recent test on 01 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (13 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)”; “Rear Axle swivel joint has excessive movement between a swivel joint and its housing both (2.5.A.1b)”.

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