2002 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · EU02 ACJ

The 2002 Vauxhall Zafira presents a consistent history of roadworthiness in its later years. The most recent MOT test conducted in April 2022 at 148,469 miles passed with no defects or advisories recorded. Given the current date of June 2026, the vehicle is over four years overdue for its next annual inspection. This significant gap in testing is a primary concern, as the current state of safety-critical components including brakes, suspension, and structural integrity has not been professionally verified by the DVSA since 2022. The vehicle has covered 148,469 miles over its 24-year lifespan, averaging out to approximately 6,186 miles per year. This low mileage is typical for a vehicle of this age and suggests lower mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine compared to average. Between June 2021 and April 2022, the car covered roughly 4,000 miles, indicating a period of light use. The failure recorded in June 2021 at 144,454 miles was rectified quickly, as the subsequent test resulted in a pass, suggesting a minor issue rather than a systemic pattern of mechanical neglect. The lack of advisories in the 2020 through 2022 tests indicates the car was in relatively good condition during that period. However, the age of the vehicle increases the risk of perished rubber components, seized bolts, and fluid leaks regardless of low mileage. A buyer must physically inspect for structural corrosion on the sills and check for binding brake calipers that may have degraded while the vehicle sat idle for the last four years. The absence of a recent MOT means the current roadworthiness is unknown and a thorough mechanical inspection is required before any purchase.