2004 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DU04 GFV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, though the most recent MOT record indicates a lapse in compliance. The test on 1 March 2023 at 115,083 miles resulted in a failure with no specific defects recorded, which suggests an administrative error or a non-mechanical failure reason. Prior to this, the vehicle maintained three consecutive passes between 2020 and 2022 without any advisories, indicating that the mechanical and structural components remained in a functional condition during that three-year period. At 115,083 miles over 22 years, this Zafira averages approximately 5,231 miles per annum, which significantly below the national average for a vehicle of this age. The data shows consistent low usage, with roughly 6,000 miles driven between February 2021 and February 2022, and another 6,000 miles in the following year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, long periods of low use on vehicles of this era often lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished brake seals, and seized brake calipers due to lack of movement. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components, as the MOT history provides no data on developing corrosion or bushing wear. Focus should be placed on the structural integrity of the rear sills and wheel arches, which are common failure points for older Vauxhall models. Given the low annual mileage, checking for brake fluid ingress and inspecting the condition of the tyres for dry cracking is essential to ensure the vehicle has not suffered from prolonged stationary periods between the recorded tests.