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ML51PLX
2001 VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1796cc
General Information
- Registration ML51PLX
- Manufacturer VAUXHALL
- Model ZAFIRA
- Year 2001
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1796cc
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MOT History 33 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
33
Total Tests
19
Passes
14
Failures
57.58%
Pass Rate
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178 Total Defects Recorded
9 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 121,982 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()
9 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 121,982 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test rear ()
18 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,264 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filler cap (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 114,090 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 114,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 109,956 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
20 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 109,907 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 105,132 MI
Expiry date: 23 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
24 Sep 2020
Fail
Mileage: 105,132 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,178 MI
Expiry date: 16 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- exhaust blowing
- Offside Rear tyre near limit
4 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 95,538 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2019 20 Jun 202631 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 95,538 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 91,005 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- All tyres worn
- Front suspension / steering joints worn and allowing play
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- All brake pipes corroded
21 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 90,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1g)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- All brake pipes corroded
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
- All tyres worn
23 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 86,984 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Corrosion to brake pipes
11 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,099 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
8 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 85,083 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 82,012 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
3 Jun 2014
Fail
Mileage: 82,012 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
25 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 116,413 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
6 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 105,725 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2013 20 Jun 20264 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 105,726 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
30 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 94,825 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
30 Jul 2011
Fail
Mileage: 94,825 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
2 Aug 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,146 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2011 20 Jun 202631 Jul 2010
Fail
Mileage: 85,146 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 75,312 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2008
Fail
Mileage: 65,811 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 Aug 2008
Pass
Mileage: 65,811 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 54,768 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
10 Aug 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,254 MI
Expiry date: 9 Aug 2007 20 Jun 20267 Aug 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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ML51PLX was registered on 2001-09-28
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