2011 Vauxhall Zafira 1.7L Diesel · SA61 VSF

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness status due to a history suggesting a reactive rather than proactive maintenance approach. While the most recent MOT recorded in August 2021 at 107,643 miles was a pass, it followed immediately after a failure that identified multiple mechanical and lighting defects. Since that last test occurred nearly five years ago, the vehicle is currently out of date and requires a comprehensive inspection to ensure that components have not deteriorated significantly during this long period without official testing. The mileage pattern indicates low-level usage for a fifteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in data between the 2020 test at 79,258 miles and the August 2021 test at 107,643 miles. The vehicle covered over 28,000 miles in just thirteen months. This rapid burst of mileage likely accelerated wear on rubber components and braking hardware, which aligns with the failures recorded regarding track rod ends and tyres during that period. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking systems. The 2021 failure specifically flagged excessive play in the offside front track rod end and pitted rear brake discs. These issues suggest that the steering geometry and braking components are prone to corrosion or wear that could lead to alignment issues. Given the history of exposed cords and perishing rubber in 2019 and 2020, the current condition of all tyres should be checked for dry rot cracking and uneven wear, regardless of the low overall mileage.