2013 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · PJ63 EPO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent MOT test in February 2026 at 103,739 miles passed with only an advisory for front brake discs, the failure in February 2025 highlights a significant lapse in basic upkeep. That failure revealed multiple critical issues including an inoperative engine management light, dangerously low oil levels, and a fractured coil spring. The transition from a major failure to a pass suggests the owner addressed the immediate faults only when forced by the testing process. At 103,739 miles over thirteen years, the Vauxhall Zafira averages approximately 8,000 miles per annum, which aligns with typical light-duty usage. The mileage data shows a steady rate of travel, with 5,463 miles covered between March 2024 and February 2025, and another 5,376 miles in the final year recorded. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of sitting stationary, but the overall age of the car means that rubber components and metal hardware are reaching their natural fatigue points. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The 2025 record flagged recurring wear in the nearside front suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkage, and while these were downgraded to an advisory in the following test, they should be checked for further play or clunking. The 2026 advisory for pitted and scored front brake discs indicates they are nearing the end of their effective service life. Given the previous report of an oil leak in 2023 and a very low oil level in 2025, a thorough check of the engine bay for active leaks is essential to ensure the powertrain is not being starved of lubrication.