2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · FP61 FCY

The 2011 Vauxhall Zafira presents a mixed mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 11 July 2024, where it passed at 123,154 miles. The maintenance trend over the last three years is broadly stable but punctuated by recurring minor advisories rather than progressive structural or mechanical deterioration. Tyre wear has been a persistent theme, with all four tyres flagged as worn close to the legal limit or on the edge in the latest test, suggesting replacement is now overdue. A fractured nearside front anti-roll bar linkage was identified and rectified during the 2023 test cycle, indicating a suspension component failure typical at this age and mileage. No corrosion, exhaust emissions, or braking system failures have appeared in the record, which is a positive sign for structural integrity. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a fifteen-year-old vehicle. Between July 2022 and July 2023, the car covered approximately 6,104 miles, and between July 2023 and July 2024, it added just 6,055 miles, averaging roughly 8,200 miles annually across its life. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record that would suggest long-term standing or clocking concerns. The annual test dates have been regular, falling each July, which implies a single owner or consistent keeper maintaining a predictable inspection cycle. A buyer should focus the in-person inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The 2022 failure for an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm rear bush, combined with the 2023 anti-roll bar linkage fracture, points to the front end having taken a toll over time. Check for play in the wishbone bushes, track rod ends, and drop links, and inspect the subframe and mounting points for corrosion, which is a known vulnerability on Zafiras of this generation. The repeated tyre advisories across multiple tests suggest the tracking and camber settings may warrant attention, as uneven wear on edges often reflects misalignment rather than simple neglect. The braking system has not featured as a failure item, but with tyres repeatedly worn to the limit, it is worth verifying the condition of the front brake discs and pads, as well as the rear calipers, which can bind on higher-mileage examples. The windscreen wiper obstruction advisory from 2022 was minor, but confirm the wiper motor and linkage operate smoothly across all speeds. Overall, the record reflects a vehicle that has been kept in running order without major mechanical collapse, though the cumulative tyre and suspension wear indicates a period of attentive maintenance may be needed to bring it fully up to standard.