2004 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · FP54 AHE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection on October 14, 2025. Although the record shows a failure on that same date at 136,016 miles, the immediate pass with no recorded defects indicates that the issue identified was rectified quickly away. Since 2022, the Zafira has maintained clean passes without any advisory notes, suggesting a consistent level of basic mechanical upkeep over the last three testing cycles. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,183 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 17,253 miles, moving from 118,763 to 136,016 miles. This steady, modest accumulation suggests the vehicle has not been subjected to extreme high-frequency stress, though the age of the car inherently increases the risk of rubber-based component degradation and corrosion regardless of the mileage. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection must prioritize the structural integrity of the chassis and subframes. This generation of Vauxhall Zafira is prone to corrosion in the rear sills and mounting points, which may not always trigger a failure until they become significant. The buyer should also examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from components drying out over time. Checking for brake caliper seizing or perished discs is also advisable to ensure the recent 2025 failure was not a symptom of a developing mechanical issue.