2014 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · EF63 NDU
2014 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 05 Feb 2014. Recorded mileage 138,098 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,098 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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EF63 NDU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 23/09/2026
- 138,098 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
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EF63 NDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2014 Vauxhall Zafira (EF63 NDU) between August 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
EF63 NDU Mileage History
- 21/08/2023114,743 mi
- 29/08/2023115,130 mi+387 mi
- 23/09/2024116,856 mi+1,726 mi
- 09/09/2025128,555 mi+11,699 mi
- 23/09/2026138,098 mi+9,543 mi
Average of roughly 7,556 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
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