2004 Vauxhall Zafira · 19,238 MOT tests
2004 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2004 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 Zafira years (19,238 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 49.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 113,552
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 19,238
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 12.8% of tests fail here (63% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 54% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.7%
- Suspension19.5%
- Brakes18.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks12.8%
- Body, chassis and structure11.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9%
- Tyres8.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 6.83%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Position lamp not working 5.87%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.84%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.17%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.67%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Stop lamp not working 4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (28.42%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (20.64%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.11%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (11.01%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (10.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2004 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 49.4% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 19 Zafira years (19,238 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (6.83% of tests), position lamp not working (5.87% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.84% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 Vauxhall Zafira shows 113,552 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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