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Vauxhall Zafira

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

Y243 TRYMOT history

Y243 TRY is a blue petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 29 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 135,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2024.

Y243 TRY blue Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2025
Mileage
135,153 mi
At MOT on 5 Oct 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 TRY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 TRY was last recorded at 135,153 miles on 5 Oct 2024, 5,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,996 miles · 7 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
5,157 miles
Average per year
5,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 135,153 miles
  • 2023 – 129,996 miles
  • 2022 – 125,560 miles
  • 2021 – 120,480 miles
  • 2020 – 116,029 miles
  • 2019 – 104,310 miles
  • 2018 – 98,277 miles
  • 2017 – 91,128 miles
  • 2016 – 84,997 miles
  • 2015 – 79,448 miles
  • 2014 – 75,925 miles
  • 2013 – 71,250 miles
  • 2012 – 64,399 miles
  • 2011 – 56,832 miles
  • 2010 – 53,797 miles
  • 2009 – 50,138 miles
  • 2008 – 45,971 miles
  • 2007 – 41,390 miles
  • 2006 – 36,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,153 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Exhaust centre section to back box join corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,153 miles (+5,157)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    135,153 miles
    Test number
    541198433282
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass129,996 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,996 miles
    Test number
    884671935627
    • 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))

  3. Fail129,986 miles (+4,426)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,986 miles
    Test number
    381869998836
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak emissions not tested (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass125,560 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    125,560 miles
    Test number
    248837374446
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail125,555 miles (+5,075)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,555 miles
    Test number
    524303948394
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass120,480 miles (+4,451)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    120,480 miles
    Test number
    153896496931
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre perished and worn on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass116,029 miles (+39)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    116,029 miles
    Test number
    640939284425
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail115,990 miles (+11,680)1 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,990 miles
    Test number
    488693634645
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass104,310 miles (+24)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    104,310 miles
    Test number
    119101149795

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail104,286 miles (+6,009)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,286 miles
    Test number
    606559866580
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade damaged

  11. Pass98,277 miles (+7,149)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    98,277 miles
    Test number
    909964104099
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass91,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    91,128 miles
    Test number
    513167089699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail91,128 miles (+6,131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,128 miles
    Test number
    860379818941
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor/chassis (5.2.6)

  14. Pass84,997 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    84,997 miles
    Test number
    655919951398
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section to back box join corroded

  15. Fail84,993 miles (+5,545)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,993 miles
    Test number
    345076668861
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on bulk head (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre section to back box join corroded

  16. Pass79,448 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    79,448 miles
    Test number
    989393775125
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail79,429 miles (+3,504)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,429 miles
    Test number
    227092265197
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass75,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    75,925 miles
    Test number
    339797654126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,923 miles (+4,673)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    838307654125
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  20. Pass71,250 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    71,250 miles
    Test number
    158741363185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,135 miles (+6,736)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,135 miles
    Test number
    958244853165
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass64,399 miles (+7,567)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    64,399 miles
    Test number
    508575662174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSpare tyre flat
    • NoteWipers split on ends

  23. Pass56,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    215202651404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail56,829 miles (+3,032)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,829 miles
    Test number
    637722151147
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass53,797 miles (+3,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    53,797 miles
    Test number
    602819750132
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass50,138 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,138 miles
    Test number
    383680869191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,971 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,971 miles
    Test number
    372031198116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass41,390 miles (+5,026)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,390 miles
    Test number
    420634687154
    • NoteNearside rear tyre fitted wrong way round.This is not a rotational tyre.

  29. Pass36,364 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    36,364 miles
    Test number
    721957056141
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about Y243 TRY

Does Y243 TRY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 TRY expired on 6 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 TRY?
The MOT on Y243 TRY expired on 6 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 TRY done?
Y243 TRY was recorded at 135,153 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2024, an average of 5,389 miles a year.
Has Y243 TRY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 TRY has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on Y243 TRY 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 Y243 TRY find?
Y243 TRY passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 7 more.

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