2004 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · GL54 KFK

The most recent MOT test on 8 February 2022 at 134,549 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following an immediate retest after failure on the same day at 134,547 miles. This pattern of same-day failure and pass, repeated across multiple test entries, indicates administrative or procedural retests rather than substantive mechanical remediation. The overall maintenance trend appears stable but thinly documented, with no recorded advisories or defects to track component degradation over time. The recorded mileage sits at approximately 6,116 miles per year over 22 years, which falls within typical parameters for a vehicle of this age and type. However, the data reveals minimal movement between November 2020 and February 2022, with only 4,007 miles added across roughly 14 months. The mileage progression from 130,542 miles in November 2020 to 134,549 miles in February 2022 suggests very light use in its final recorded period. No rapid accumulation phases exist in the available record. The sparse test history, with gaps between 2020 and 2021 and again to 2022, limits granular assessment of how the vehicle was driven and maintained during those intervals. A buyer should treat this record with caution due to the absence of detailed defect or advisory information. The repeated same-day failures and passes, with no defects ever recorded, likely reflect DVSA test anomalies or administrative corrections rather than mechanical faults. Without documented advisories, critical wear items remain unverified. The Zafira's age demands particular attention to rear suspension trailing arms and axle bushes, which suffer on this platform, along with front coil springs and damper units. Brake caliper seizure represents another common failure mode on lightly used vehicles of this vintage. Given the 4-year gap since the last recorded MOT, prospective purchasers must assume all rubber suspension components, brake fluid, and coolant hoses require assessment. The engine's timing belt service history, if the Zafira uses a belt-driven camshaft, demands verification against Vauxhall's replacement interval. Exhaust emissions compliance after prolonged inactivity presents another concern. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician remains essential, with particular focus on underbody structural integrity where salt corrosion attacks the rear subframe mounting points on these models.