2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · ML13 YTJ
2013 Vauxhall Zafira (1.7L, diesel). First registered 20 Jun 2013. Recorded mileage 142,250 miles. MOT valid until 15 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,250 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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ML13 YTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2026
- 142,250 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
ML13 YTJ 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 2013 Vauxhall Zafira (ML13 YTJ) between October 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 18 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
ML13 YTJ Mileage History
- 04/10/2024122,677 mi
- 08/10/2024122,860 mi+183 mi
- 10/10/2025136,310 mi+13,450 mi
- 18/09/2026142,250 mi+5,940 mi
- 18/09/2026142,250 mi
Average of roughly 10,011 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
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