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Vauxhall Zafira

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,598 cc

Y297 LRXMOT history

Y297 LRX is a silver petrol Vauxhall Zafira first used on 31 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,531 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

Y297 LRX silver Vauxhall Zafira – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Aug 2027
Mileage
146,531 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,664 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 LRX
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 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 LRX was last recorded at 146,531 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,496 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
5,664 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,531 miles
  • 2025 – 140,808 miles
  • 2024 – 131,148 miles
  • 2023 – 116,367 miles
  • 2022 – 96,973 miles
  • 2021 – 81,700 miles
  • 2020 – 67,202 miles
  • 2018 – 66,840 miles
  • 2017 – 66,643 miles
  • 2016 – 65,202 miles
  • 2015 – 64,789 miles
  • 2014 – 64,507 miles
  • 2013 – 62,992 miles
  • 2012 – 60,893 miles
  • 2011 – 58,142 miles
  • 2010 – 53,805 miles
  • 2009 – 49,236 miles
  • 2007 – 41,057 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,531 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryEml light onRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2023

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Slight engine oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Dec 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,531 miles (+35)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    146,531 miles
    Test number
    400023577839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  2. Fail146,496 miles (+5,688)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,496 miles
    Test number
    804127751630
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  3. Pass140,808 miles (+20)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    140,808 miles
    Test number
    568843472434
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  4. Fail140,788 miles (+9,640)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,788 miles
    Test number
    267881148373
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  5. Pass131,148 miles (+14,781)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    131,148 miles
    Test number
    180342133135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass116,367 miles (+19,394)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    116,367 miles
    Test number
    976921948078
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEml light on

  7. Pass96,973 miles (+15,273)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    96,973 miles
    Test number
    551396892075
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rusty

  8. Pass81,700 miles (+90)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    283027186898
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  9. Fail81,610 miles (+57)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,610 miles
    Test number
    738881693922
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  10. Fail81,553 miles (+14,351)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,553 miles
    Test number
    789143109185
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak

  11. Pass67,202 miles (+362)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    67,202 miles
    Test number
    256481579188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass66,840 miles (+197)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    66,840 miles
    Test number
    930423989533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,643 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    66,643 miles
    Test number
    273589547033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,202 miles (+413)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    65,202 miles
    Test number
    544262128042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass64,789 miles (+282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    64,789 miles
    Test number
    648223096251
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

  16. Pass64,507 miles (+1,515)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    64,507 miles
    Test number
    867584144353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,992 miles (+2,099)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    62,992 miles
    Test number
    667094763354
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail60,893 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,893 miles
    Test number
    607690742373
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass60,893 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    60,893 miles
    Test number
    739440442300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    58,142 miles
    Test number
    146303541308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail58,142 miles (+4,337)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,142 miles
    Test number
    965063141353
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  22. Pass53,805 miles (+4,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    53,805 miles
    Test number
    854566950358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail49,236 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,236 miles
    Test number
    172329249357
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass49,236 miles (+5,351)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    49,236 miles
    Test number
    403219849444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass43,885 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    511252709079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail43,885 miles (+2,828)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,885 miles
    Test number
    951182009043
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

  27. Pass41,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    41,057 miles
    Test number
    871730947312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 LRX

Does Y297 LRX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y297 LRX is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y297 LRX?
The MOT on Y297 LRX is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y297 LRX done?
Y297 LRX was recorded at 146,531 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 5,664 miles a year.
Has Y297 LRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 LRX has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on Y297 LRX 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 Y297 LRX find?
Y297 LRX passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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