2014 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · PJ14 LZL
2014 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16 May 2014. Recorded mileage 90,242 miles. MOT expired on 18 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2014 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,242 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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PJ14 LZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/03/2025
- 90,242 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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PJ14 LZL 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 2014 Vauxhall Zafira (PJ14 LZL) between July 2022 and March 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))”; “Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
PJ14 LZL Mileage History
- 01/07/202276,649 mi
- 28/06/202384,473 mi+7,824 mi
- 19/06/202488,952 mi+4,479 mi
- 18/03/202590,242 mi+1,290 mi
- 19/03/202590,242 mi
Average of roughly 5,004 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
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
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- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
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