2014 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · DF14 GPX

The vehicle is currently unroadworthy following a failure in the May 28, 2026 test. While the car maintained a clean record for four consecutive years, the most recent inspection reveals a sharp decline in basic maintenance standards. The tester flagged multiple critical safety failures, including the nearside front and offside rear doors failing to operate from either inside or outside, along with both front tyres reaching the legal tread limit with signs of uneven wear. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,350 miles per year. Between the June 2022 test at 60,556 miles and the May 2026 test at 100,253 miles, the car covered 39,697 miles, showing a steady usage rate. However, the transition from a clean pass in 2025 at 93,697 miles to a total failure in 2026 suggests that recent preventative maintenance and safety checks have been neglected prior to the latest MOT deadline. A buyer must personally inspect the door latch mechanisms and hinges to determine if the failure is due to simple cable snaps or deeper structural fatigue within the door frames. The uneven wear noted on the front tyres indicates a likely alignment issue or worn suspension bushes that require immediate attention. Given the sudden appearance of multiple faults after years of clean records, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion and brake components is necessary to ensure no other hidden mechanical issues have developed during this recent period of neglect.