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Vauxhall Zafira

Grey · Petrol · 2003 · 1,796 cc

L55 BJHMOT history

L55 BJH is a grey petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 15 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 106,471 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2024.

L55 BJH grey Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2024
Mileage
106,471 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2023
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,875 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 BJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
15 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

L55 BJH was last recorded at 106,471 miles on 30 Oct 2023, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,463 miles · 26 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,875 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 106,471 miles
  • 2022 – 105,154 miles
  • 2021 – 100,871 miles
  • 2020 – 95,043 miles
  • 2019 – 87,007 miles
  • 2018 – 82,093 miles
  • 2017 – 77,183 miles
  • 2015 – 71,965 miles
  • 2014 – 66,075 miles
  • 2013 – 58,867 miles
  • 2012 – 49,049 miles
  • 2011 – 44,646 miles
  • 2010 – 41,456 miles
  • 2009 – 35,523 miles
  • 2008 – 30,650 miles
  • 2007 – 26,582 miles
  • 2006 – 21,989 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded x2
  • AdvisoryFuel filter zip tied
  • AdvisorySills corroded but not holed

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Corrosion to n/s sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Fuel filter retained by zip tie

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    215502041077
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame: attachment bracket / mounting corroded x2
    • AdvisoryFuel filter zip tied
    • AdvisorySills corroded but not holed

  2. Pass106,471 miles (+8)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,471 miles
    Test number
    200532148548
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s sill
    • AdvisoryFuel filter retained by zip tie

  3. Fail106,463 miles (+1,309)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,463 miles
    Test number
    179088825806
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s sill
    • AdvisoryFuel filter retained by zip tie

  4. Pass105,154 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    652172620289
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter retained with a zip tie ?

  5. Fail105,154 miles (+4,283)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,154 miles
    Test number
    444892731675
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter retained with a zip tie ?

  6. Pass100,871 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    546393750112
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter pipe secured with zip tie,
    • AdvisoryTopped engine oil 2 liters

  7. Fail100,871 miles (+5,828)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,871 miles
    Test number
    496651884243
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel filter pipe secured with zip tie,
    • AdvisoryTopped engine oil 2 liters

  8. Pass95,043 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,043 miles
    Test number
    961817581345
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s brake pipe unclipped

  9. Fail94,948 miles (+7,941)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,948 miles
    Test number
    771333425748
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s brake pipe unclipped

  10. Pass87,007 miles (+4,914)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,007 miles
    Test number
    541269704679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front chassis rusty and thin

  11. Pass82,093 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    82,093 miles
    Test number
    192401781825
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe from o/s rear flexi to comp valve starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryN/s front brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre very low on inside edge

  12. Fail82,073 miles (+4,890)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,073 miles
    Test number
    504945446669
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe from o/s rear flexi to comp valve starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryN/s front brake pipe starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryO/s front tyre very low on inside edge

  13. Pass77,183 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    77,183 miles
    Test number
    965834171480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail77,173 miles (+5,208)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,173 miles
    Test number
    666448325071
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass71,965 miles (+5,890)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    71,965 miles
    Test number
    410230050786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight cut offside front tyre

  16. Pass66,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,075 miles
    Test number
    977325734322
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail66,075 miles (+7,208)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,075 miles
    Test number
    879785634384
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass58,867 miles (+9,818)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    58,867 miles
    Test number
    479204563329
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass49,049 miles (+4,403)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    49,049 miles
    Test number
    497364362420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass44,646 miles (+3,190)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    44,646 miles
    Test number
    868803661303
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass41,456 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    41,456 miles
    Test number
    860976050326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail41,452 miles (+5,929)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,452 miles
    Test number
    730045950320
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass35,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    35,523 miles
    Test number
    453102389203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail35,522 miles (+4,872)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,522 miles
    Test number
    202922589283
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass30,650 miles (+4,068)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    30,650 miles
    Test number
    623446088151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres showing wear on inside edges requires tracking set

  26. Pass26,582 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,582 miles
    Test number
    753823587118
    • NoteBoth front wiper blade rubbers starting to deteriorate
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to 4mm
    • NoteNearside front seat plastic trim loose
    • NoteRear brake pads worn to 3mm

  27. Fail26,582 miles (+4,593)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,582 miles
    Test number
    891863287161
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth front wiper blade rubbers starting to deteriorate
    • NoteFront brake pads worn to 4mm
    • NoteNearside front seat plastic trim loose
    • NoteRear brake pads worn to 3mm

  28. Fail21,989 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,989 miles
    Test number
    661312986110
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass21,989 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    21,989 miles
    Test number
    950232786170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 BJH

Does L55 BJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L55 BJH expired on 29 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L55 BJH?
The MOT on L55 BJH expired on 29 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L55 BJH done?
L55 BJH was recorded at 106,471 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2023, an average of 4,875 miles a year.
Has L55 BJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 BJH has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on L55 BJH ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L55 BJH find?
L55 BJH failed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2024 with 1 dangerous defect, 2 major defects and 7 advisories: offside front tyre has ply or cords exposed; emissions unable to be completed; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 7 more.

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