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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,995 cc

Y296 XAGMOT history

Y296 XAG is a silver diesel Vauxhall Zafira first used on 11 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Sept 2024.

Y296 XAG silver Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Vauxhall Zafira, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2025
Mileage
147,695 mi
At MOT on 19 Sept 2024
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y296 XAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Zafira
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y296 XAG was last recorded at 147,695 miles on 19 Sept 2024, 428 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,267 miles · 16 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
428 miles
Average per year
4,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 147,695 miles
  • 2023 – 135,161 miles
  • 2022 – 123,480 miles
  • 2021 – 117,167 miles
  • 2020 – 115,999 miles
  • 2019 – 114,139 miles
  • 2018 – 111,301 miles
  • 2017 – 108,333 miles
  • 2015 – 102,393 miles
  • 2014 – 100,397 miles
  • 2013 – 96,266 miles
  • 2012 – 94,794 miles
  • 2011 – 90,432 miles
  • 2010 – 85,182 miles
  • 2009 – 80,919 miles
  • 2008 – 75,379 miles
  • 2007 – 71,649 miles
  • 2006 – 62,878 miles
  • 2005 – 56,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,695 miles
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear exhaust weakRecorded at 2 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Both front tryes slight wear on inner edge.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear exhaust outer skin corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,695 miles (+428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,695 miles
    Test number
    651535371266
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak

  2. Fail147,267 miles (+12,106)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,267 miles
    Test number
    355222071931
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust weak

  3. Pass135,161 miles (+93)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    135,161 miles
    Test number
    991317466448
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tryes slight wear on inner edge.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded.

  4. Fail135,068 miles (+11,588)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,068 miles
    Test number
    679125293914
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tryes slight wear on inner edge.
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded.

  5. Pass123,480 miles (+6,313)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    123,480 miles
    Test number
    101090952368
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer weak at joint

  6. Pass117,167 miles (+1,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    117,167 miles
    Test number
    984886523827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass115,999 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    115,999 miles
    Test number
    962250638267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail115,979 miles (+1,840)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,979 miles
    Test number
    976125931296
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass114,139 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    114,139 miles
    Test number
    824623451283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass144,139 miles (+32,838)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,139 miles
    Test number
    934725608482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass111,301 miles (+2,968)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    111,301 miles
    Test number
    193251740507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,333 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    108,333 miles
    Test number
    502651474840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass102,393 miles (+1,996)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    102,393 miles
    Test number
    348824692976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass100,397 miles (+4,131)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    100,397 miles
    Test number
    446531724369
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass96,266 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    599806523366
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail96,266 miles (+1,472)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,266 miles
    Test number
    105476223343
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass94,794 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    397497002384
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail94,794 miles (+4,362)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,794 miles
    Test number
    469275702310
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass90,432 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    90,432 miles
    Test number
    929782721368
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  20. Fail90,429 miles (+5,247)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,429 miles
    Test number
    285282321344
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pipes starting to corrode
    • NotePlay in steering rack

  21. Pass85,182 miles (+4,263)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    85,182 miles
    Test number
    960644020322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass80,919 miles (+24)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    80,919 miles
    Test number
    572144339398
    • NoteHose clip at tank end of fuel filler neck broken

  23. Fail80,895 miles (+5,516)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,895 miles
    Test number
    543252939387
    • FailureCentre Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • FailureCentre Rear registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)
    • NoteHose clip at tank end of fuel filler neck broken

  24. Pass75,379 miles (+3,730)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    75,379 miles
    Test number
    144642728345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass71,649 miles (+8,771)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    71,649 miles
    Test number
    943971527302
    • NoteNail in o/s/r tyre tread
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing and getting low on inner edge
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  26. Pass62,878 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    62,878 miles
    Test number
    452412826336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,874 miles (+5,964)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,874 miles
    Test number
    570122726361
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low on tread
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  28. Pass56,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    56,910 miles
    Test number
    513159825384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y296 XAG

Does Y296 XAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y296 XAG expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y296 XAG?
The MOT on Y296 XAG expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y296 XAG done?
Y296 XAG was recorded at 147,695 miles at its MOT on 19 Sept 2024, an average of 4,825 miles a year.
Has Y296 XAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y296 XAG has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y296 XAG 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 Y296 XAG find?
Y296 XAG passed its latest MOT on 19 Sept 2024 with 2 advisories: power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage; rear exhaust weak.

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