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179 CRV

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

173,193 mi
Last recorded173,193 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration179 CRV
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 173,193 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Feb 2026 173,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 165,386 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 165,383 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 159,147 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r shock stained

Fail 16 Feb 2024 159,136 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and smooth on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r shock stained

Pass 3 Feb 2023 151,212 miles

rear tyres tyres worn on edges & o/s/f

slight wear/play on front antiroll bar links

Pass 17 Feb 2022 143,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leaks!!

small splits on c.v. boots

Pass 18 Feb 2021 136,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 136,877 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 133,480 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

n/s/r brake discs discoloured ( may bind when hot!! )

small oil leaks

Pass 21 Feb 2019 124,990 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 124,990 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 116,399 miles

front tyres slightly perished & low

rear tyres close to limit, worn inner edges & perished

Fail 9 Feb 2018 116,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front tyres slightly perished & low

rear tyres close to limit, worn inner edges & perished

Pass 10 Feb 2017 110,922 miles

both front antiroll bar links slightly bent

chips on screen

rear tyres on limits & smooth on edges

slight fluffing o/s/f seatbelt

slight run out on front brakes

Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,914 miles

o/s/f seatbelt fluffing

Fail 18 Feb 2016 104,910 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f seatbelt fluffing

Pass 6 Feb 2015 97,815 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 90,657 miles

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres on limits

Fail 21 Feb 2014 90,657 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r & o/s/f tyres on limits

Pass 22 Feb 2013 82,198 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 16 Feb 2012 74,077 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front discs worn

Pass 5 Feb 2011 64,605 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Fail 5 Feb 2011 64,605 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Feb 2010 54,049 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

n/s/f tyre cut but not in excess of the requirements

Pass 13 Feb 2009 42,425 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,365 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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179 CRV is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2005 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 76,124 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 179 CRV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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179 CRV is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 10 February 2005.

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