2004 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Petrol · LC04 TPV

The 2023‑01‑28 MOT at 95,155 miles resulted in a pass, with only the near‑side and off‑side front tyres noted as worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). The vehicle therefore remains roadworthy, and the maintenance record shows a stable trend: after a comprehensive failure in November 2020 (114,205 miles) the subsequent 2022 test at 92,929 miles recorded no defects, and the 2023 test again passed with only tyre wear, indicating that recent repairs have held. At 95,155 miles the Zafira has accumulated roughly 4,300 miles per year since its 2004 manufacture, a rate lower than typical for a 22‑year‑old car. Mileage jumps are evident: from 87,164 miles in 2012 to 120,562 miles in 2019 represents an increase of over 33,000 miles in seven years, while the 2020 test at 92,929 miles shows a sudden drop of more than 27,000 miles, suggesting possible odometer discrepancy or periods of reduced use. The relatively low and fluctuating mileage implies the vehicle has spent considerable time stationary, which can exacerbate corrosion and suspension wear. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension components highlighted repeatedly – the off‑side lower arm pin and bush, ball joint play, and the condition of the constant‑velocity joint gaiters, which have been reported as split or insecure in 2013, 2014 and 2020. The brake system warrants close examination of pad thickness, disc condition and caliper binding, given the recurring low pad warnings and the 2020 failure noting thin rear pads. Tyre condition must be verified beyond the edge‑wear notes, as fouling and edge wear have appeared in multiple tests. Finally, check for structural rust around the exhaust pipe, the damaged off‑side front mirror, and the inoperative registration plate lamp, all of which were recorded as defects in earlier failures.