2004 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · CW04 GDV

The Vauxhall Zafira failed its most recent MOT on 8 January 2024 with no defects formally recorded, leaving its current roadworthiness unconfirmed and the maintenance trend ambiguous. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 31 December 2022 after a same-day failure with no listed defects. The pattern of pass-fail-pass cycles without recorded faults suggests administrative or presentation issues at test rather than a clear mechanical decline, but the lack of a valid pass within the last eighteen months is a concern for any buyer. Mileage data is too sparse to assess usage relative to the car's 2004 build date. The only recorded figures are 138,978 miles at the November 2021 tests, with no entries before or after to show accumulation or gaps. Without earlier readings, we cannot judge whether the Zafira saw high annual mileage or sat idle for long periods. Because the MOT history shows no advisories or defects across any test, there is no evidence of worn suspension bushes, corroded structure, failing brake discs, or exhaust issues in the official record. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of common Zafira weak points such as rear suspension springs, subframe corrosion, and brake caliper binding, as these faults often escape detection on a basic test. The repeated failures with blank defect fields point to incomplete documentation rather than proven faults. Verify the January 2024 failure reason with the testing station and confirm the car can clear a fresh MOT before purchase.