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AC05 AAC

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,444 mi
Last recorded129,444 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC05 AAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 129,444 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,623 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Fail 8 Mar 2018 125,623 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both rear tyres perishing

Slight wear both front tyres inner edges

Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,946 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2017 121,946 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2016 117,990 miles

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 11 Mar 2016 117,990 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2015 110,559 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear shock absorber casing corroded

rear hand brake cable rubbers split

slight corrosion on front subframe

slight corrosion on rear exhaust silencer

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,978 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside 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)

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

front windscreen is delaminating along bottom edge

Pass 7 Mar 2013 92,958 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 92,958 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,066 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 83,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 71,222 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2011 71,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 57,994 miles

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

both front tyres are devoid of tread on outside edges

rearseat and seatbelts not inspected due to rear seats folded down.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 57,994 miles

both front tyres are devoid of tread on outside edges

rearseat and seatbelts not inspected due to rear seats folded down.

Pass 3 Mar 2009 44,890 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Mar 2009 44,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,631 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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AC05 AAC is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AC05 AAC, 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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AC05 AAC is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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