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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 2006 · 1,998 cc

X23 JOYMOT history

X23 JOY is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 7 Jul 2006. Its MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 147,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

X23 JOY blue Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Mar 2026
Mileage
147,269 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,821 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 JOY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Jul 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X23 JOY was last recorded at 147,269 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,221 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,048 miles
Average per year
6,821 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,269 miles
  • 2025 – 145,221 miles
  • 2023 – 141,653 miles
  • 2022 – 140,055 miles
  • 2021 – 99,938 miles
  • 2020 – 98,745 miles
  • 2019 – 94,235 miles
  • 2018 – 89,465 miles
  • 2017 – 85,945 miles
  • 2016 – 82,352 miles
  • 2015 – 75,758 miles
  • 2013 – 67,348 miles
  • 2012 – 60,852 miles
  • 2011 – 53,341 miles
  • 2010 – 43,284 miles
  • 2009 – 33,373 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail147,269 miles
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryEngine oil filter is corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEngine oil level is inbetween min & max
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened i

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Jul 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail147,269 miles (+2,048)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,269 miles
    Test number
    643023084477
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil filter is corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level is inbetween min & max
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres are cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass145,221 miles (+3,568)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    145,221 miles
    Test number
    513663861715
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil filter is corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass141,653 miles (+27)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    141,653 miles
    Test number
    477038417982
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  4. Fail141,626 miles (+103)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,626 miles
    Test number
    801965632275
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

  5. Fail141,523 miles (+1,468)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,523 miles
    Test number
    131461657989
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,055 miles (+30)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    140,055 miles
    Test number
    656215675492
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened i (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail140,025 miles (+39,090)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,025 miles
    Test number
    439961721516
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened i (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Fail100,935 miles (+997)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,935 miles
    Test number
    735010888121
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all missing NO BRAKE LIGHTS (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass99,938 miles (+35)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    99,938 miles
    Test number
    959399034425
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears on axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight misting on and after idle (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail99,903 miles (+1,158)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,903 miles
    Test number
    804736947178
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorRear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both rear axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears on axle corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight misting on and after idle (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass98,745 miles (+4,510)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    98,745 miles
    Test number
    708483631451
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass94,235 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    727396245221
    • AdvisoryFront Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  13. Fail94,235 miles (+4,770)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    163134084961
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine

  14. Pass89,465 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    89,465 miles
    Test number
    280684917199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,945 miles (+64)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    85,945 miles
    Test number
    724416277808
    • AdvisoryFront strong advise tyres both very low tread on inner edge , osf tyre tread appears ripped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall is damaged
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure and ratteling

  16. Fail85,881 miles (+3,529)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,881 miles
    Test number
    554333268399
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront strong advise tyres both very low tread on inner edge , osf tyre tread appears ripped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre side wall is damaged
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust heat shield insecure and ratteling

  17. Pass82,352 miles (+6,594)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    82,352 miles
    Test number
    944202042003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass75,758 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    75,758 miles
    Test number
    398963505084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,348 miles (+6,496)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,348 miles
    Test number
    435242753243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNegative terminal of the battey has some corrosion to it

  20. Pass60,852 miles (+7,511)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,852 miles
    Test number
    397305412224
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass53,341 miles (+10,057)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    53,341 miles
    Test number
    555704211271
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/f and n/s/r tyres have chunks of tyre missing from side walls
    • NoteRear brake disc's pitted and worn

  22. Pass43,284 miles (+9,911)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    43,284 miles
    Test number
    432334100233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,373 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,373 miles
    Test number
    744017289183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X23 JOY

Does X23 JOY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X23 JOY expired on 2 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X23 JOY?
The MOT on X23 JOY expired on 2 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X23 JOY done?
X23 JOY was recorded at 147,269 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 6,821 miles a year.
Has X23 JOY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 JOY has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X23 JOY 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 X23 JOY find?
X23 JOY failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 7 major defects and 5 advisories: engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration; front windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, and 9 more.

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