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Vauxhall Zafira

Black · Petrol · 1999 · 1,598 cc

T421 MLCMOT history

T421 MLC is a black petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,562 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2023
Mileage
133,562 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2021
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T421 MLC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2023
Latest MOT test
21 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T421 MLC was last recorded at 133,562 miles on 21 Apr 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,562 miles · 7 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 133,562 miles
  • 2019 – 132,187 miles
  • 2018 – 127,122 miles
  • 2017 – 119,469 miles
  • 2016 – 111,913 miles
  • 2015 – 104,535 miles
  • 2013 – 91,616 miles
  • 2012 – 87,908 miles
  • 2011 – 82,544 miles
  • 2010 – 77,813 miles
  • 2009 – 74,140 miles
  • 2008 – 70,307 miles
  • 2007 – 61,296 miles
  • 2006 – 49,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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.

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    932166243985
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  2. FailMileage not read6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    738811879530
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass133,562 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    133,562 miles
    Test number
    906043528599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail133,562 miles (+1,375)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,562 miles
    Test number
    998030102770
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear attachment bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass132,187 miles (+42)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,187 miles
    Test number
    768158958539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack leaking slightly
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear road wheel very rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle mounting brackets rusty

  6. Fail132,145 miles (+5,023)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,145 miles
    Test number
    375869638375
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack leaking slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass127,122 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    127,122 miles
    Test number
    911294997511
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail127,111 miles (+7,642)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,111 miles
    Test number
    488730353580
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass119,469 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    121726799680
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail119,469 miles (+7,556)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,469 miles
    Test number
    280512310815
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass111,913 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    111,913 miles
    Test number
    123252186367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp on nearside

  12. Fail111,900 miles (+7,365)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,900 miles
    Test number
    777149279799
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering rack damp on nearside

  13. Pass104,535 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    104,535 miles
    Test number
    625850135267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail104,532 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,532 miles
    Test number
    635339125210
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    305886024484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    545445924259
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass91,616 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    108273213249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail91,616 miles (+3,708)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,616 miles
    Test number
    488843713271
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  19. Fail87,908 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    209646722220
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass87,908 miles (+5,364)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    87,908 miles
    Test number
    399366422228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,544 miles (+4,731)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    82,544 miles
    Test number
    126938581119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass77,813 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    77,813 miles
    Test number
    271587390152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass74,140 miles (+3,833)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    74,140 miles
    Test number
    344781299195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,307 miles (+9,011)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    70,307 miles
    Test number
    482236888179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass61,296 miles (+11,760)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    61,296 miles
    Test number
    983141907246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass49,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    49,536 miles
    Test number
    333219706208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T421 MLC

Does T421 MLC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T421 MLC expired on 20 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T421 MLC?
The MOT on T421 MLC expired on 20 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T421 MLC done?
T421 MLC was recorded at 133,562 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2021, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
Has T421 MLC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T421 MLC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T421 MLC 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 T421 MLC find?
T421 MLC passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2022 with 3 advisories: offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint.

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