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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y253 UBCMOT history

Y253 UBC is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 31 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 137,012 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2023.

Y253 UBC silver Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 2 Aug 2024
Mileage
137,012 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,429 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 UBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 UBC was last recorded at 137,012 miles on 3 Aug 2023, 2,589 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,423 miles · 20 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
2,589 miles
Average per year
5,429 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,012 miles
  • 2022 – 134,423 miles
  • 2021 – 131,376 miles
  • 2020 – 126,064 miles
  • 2019 – 122,725 miles
  • 2018 – 115,304 miles
  • 2017 – 109,634 miles
  • 2016 – 102,875 miles
  • 2015 – 95,589 miles
  • 2013 – 94,949 miles
  • 2012 – 93,043 miles
  • 2011 – 87,228 miles
  • 2010 – 79,234 miles
  • 2009 – 68,031 miles
  • 2008 – 59,390 miles
  • 2007 – 47,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,012 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play some play (borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 31 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,012 miles (+2,589)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    137,012 miles
    Test number
    741209961548
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Gearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin just over 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play some play (borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass134,423 miles (+3,047)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    134,423 miles
    Test number
    983561523400
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR X2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass131,376 miles (+5,312)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,376 miles
    Test number
    245871920109
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR TYRES PERRISHING BETWEEN TREAD PATTERN
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

  4. Pass126,064 miles (+3,339)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    126,064 miles
    Test number
    962259206681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass122,725 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,725 miles
    Test number
    245631394915

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,720 miles (+7,416)1 dangerous5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,720 miles
    Test number
    727762259553
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • 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))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass115,304 miles (+5,670)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    115,304 miles
    Test number
    992517214905
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres cracking in an around tread

  8. Pass109,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,634 miles
    Test number
    854346054175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail109,634 miles (+6,759)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,634 miles
    Test number
    989087630963
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass102,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,875 miles
    Test number
    725178650489
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail102,873 miles (+7,284)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,873 miles
    Test number
    656908988359
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass95,589 miles (+20)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    95,589 miles
    Test number
    588348105013
    • NoteSpanner light on

  13. Fail95,569 miles (+620)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,569 miles
    Test number
    208386405064
    • FailureNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSpanner light on

  14. Pass94,949 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    94,949 miles
    Test number
    838797293152
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail94,948 miles (+1,905)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,948 miles
    Test number
    528277693155
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass93,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,043 miles
    Test number
    988781652105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail93,042 miles (+5,814)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,042 miles
    Test number
    586761652141
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass87,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    249616341466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,226 miles (+7,992)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,226 miles
    Test number
    575306341154
    • FailureExhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront disc's slightly worn

  20. Pass79,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    79,234 miles
    Test number
    202281530465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,232 miles (+11,201)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,232 miles
    Test number
    883781330159
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail68,031 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,031 miles
    Test number
    434364139096
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass68,031 miles (+8,641)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    68,031 miles
    Test number
    594594139094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass59,390 miles (+11,970)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    59,390 miles
    Test number
    532051038038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass47,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    47,420 miles
    Test number
    142681337005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,420 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,420 miles
    Test number
    543381937050
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y253 UBC

Does Y253 UBC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y253 UBC expired on 2 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y253 UBC?
The MOT on Y253 UBC expired on 2 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y253 UBC done?
Y253 UBC was recorded at 137,012 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2023, an average of 5,429 miles a year.
Has Y253 UBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 UBC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on Y253 UBC 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 Y253 UBC find?
Y253 UBC passed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2023 with 8 advisories: central front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box; central front gearbox mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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