2014 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · HN14 AAX

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a persistent trend of deferred front-end repairs. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 97,047 miles passed, the tester again flagged a worn nearside front outer Macpherson strut pin or bush. This issue has appeared in nearly every annual inspection, indicating that the owner has opted to address components only when they reach the threshold of failure rather than performing preventative maintenance on the front suspension assembly. At 97,047 miles, the Zafira has averaged approximately 8,100 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The mileage accumulation is consistent, with roughly 6,300 miles driven between the August 2024 and 2025 tests, and another 6,300 miles between August 2023 and 2024. This regularity suggests the car is not used excessively, though the age contributes to the degradation of rubber components despite the relatively low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension, specifically targeting the Macpherson strut mounts, pins, and ball joints. The 2023 failure at 85,676 miles highlighted play in both front ball joints, and the recurring advisories for strut bushes suggest the entire front assembly is nearing significant wear. The history also notes perished tyres in 2022 and cracking in 2024, which implies that rubber-based components are failing due to age rather than just tread depth. Check the current tyres for similar sidewall cracking and ensure the brake pads have been replaced since the thin wear noted back in 2022.