Vauxhall logo

Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,796 cc

LA51 BYJMOT history

LA51 BYJ is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 3 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 115,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

LA51 BYJ silver Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Nov 2026
Mileage
115,183 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,092 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for LA51 BYJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BYJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
3 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BYJ was last recorded at 115,183 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 2,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,884 miles · 8 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,299 miles
Average per year
5,092 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 115,183 miles
  • 2022 – 112,884 miles
  • 2020 – 108,024 miles
  • 2019 – 105,513 miles
  • 2018 – 102,152 miles
  • 2017 – 98,131 miles
  • 2015 – 91,002 miles
  • 2013 – 83,688 miles
  • 2012 – 80,352 miles
  • 2011 – 74,801 miles
  • 2009 – 58,684 miles
  • 2008 – 49,957 miles
  • 2007 – 43,822 miles
  • 2006 – 34,995 miles
  • 2005 – 23,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories 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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    419326689251
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    557207094980
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    367274677944
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. FailMileage not read4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    584026195969
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass115,183 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    411152202653
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail115,183 miles (+2,299)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    342947132436
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass112,884 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    225881473358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail112,884 miles2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,884 miles
    Test number
    455346642463
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. PassMileage not read2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    340139971023
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass108,024 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,024 miles
    Test number
    640864837875
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail108,024 miles (+2,511)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,024 miles
    Test number
    991006085709
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass105,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,513 miles
    Test number
    885825568560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,511 miles (+3,359)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,511 miles
    Test number
    592562407309
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass102,152 miles (+4,021)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    102,152 miles
    Test number
    398217209434
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  15. Pass98,131 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    98,131 miles
    Test number
    729181415925
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    804724768532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

  17. FailMileage not read5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    817001699436
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass91,002 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    91,002 miles
    Test number
    727107398077
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component weeping by gaitor (2.3.3b)

  19. Fail91,002 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,002 miles
    Test number
    826589176279
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component weeping by gaitor (2.3.3b)

  20. PassMileage not read2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    686878005154
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSigns of damage both front outer tyre walls o/s borderline pass being replaced here today

  21. Pass83,688 miles (+3,336)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    83,688 miles
    Test number
    349574323316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass80,352 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    368546322355
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  23. Fail80,352 miles (+5,551)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,352 miles
    Test number
    536596722348
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  24. Pass74,801 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,801 miles
    Test number
    598112441320
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    910416430372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail58,684 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    340394749322
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass58,684 miles (+8,727)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    58,684 miles
    Test number
    440034649381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass49,957 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    49,957 miles
    Test number
    844672138373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail49,957 miles (+6,135)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,957 miles
    Test number
    691132538327
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  30. Pass43,822 miles (+8,827)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    43,822 miles
    Test number
    444576647489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass34,995 miles (+11,208)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    34,995 miles
    Test number
    462288246365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail23,787 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,787 miles
    Test number
    721336235369
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  33. Pass23,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    23,787 miles
    Test number
    804256235359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BYJ

Does LA51 BYJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 BYJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BYJ?
The MOT on LA51 BYJ is valid until 16 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 BYJ done?
LA51 BYJ was recorded at 115,183 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 5,092 miles a year.
Has LA51 BYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BYJ has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 BYJ 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 LA51 BYJ find?
LA51 BYJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.

Related registrations

Browse all LA51B registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.