2014 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · CF63 GHK

The vehicle is currently without a valid MOT, as the last recorded test occurred on 18 November 2023. While that final test at 83,836 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, the overall maintenance trend is concerning. The record shows a recurring failure to address tyre wear before the annual inspection, with failures or advisories for tread depth appearing in 2017, 2018, 2021, 2022, and 2023. The mileage is typical for a twelve year old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,986 miles per year. Usage remained consistent between 2019 and 2022, with the odometer moving from 45,835 to 71,767 miles. A slight decrease in annual usage is evident between the November 2022 and November 2023 tests, where the vehicle covered 12,069 miles. A buyer must scrutinize the suspension and chassis. The November 2022 test at 71,719 miles flagged a serious fluid leak from the offside rear shock absorber and an excessively worn offside front suspension arm bush. Given the age of the car, these components should be checked for current stability or evidence of poor-quality replacements. The 2017 failure for missing wheel bolts suggests a lapse in basic mechanical safety checks. The consistent pattern of tyres wearing to the legal limit or exposing ply and cords indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. The previous owner frequently ignored tyre wear advisories, only replacing rubber after a formal failure. A thorough inspection of the current tyre brands and tread depths is necessary to determine if this neglect continues.