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AD54 VLF

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,254 mi
Last recorded148,254 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 VLF
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 148,254 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other materials

Rear Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other materials

Slight play / knock in the steering system

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 148,254 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other materials

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipes are corroded, covered in grease or other materials

Slight play / knock in the steering system

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 147,548 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 147,547 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 145,816 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Mot was carried out in snowy conditions

front windscreen is delaminating outside the swept zone

Pass 18 Feb 2020 143,779 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease

front windscreen is delaminating

slight play in the steering / inner joints

Fail 18 Feb 2020 143,779 miles

Engine cover, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

brake pipes are corroded / covered in grease

front windscreen is delaminating

slight play in the steering / inner joints

Pass 4 Feb 2019 136,636 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 136,636 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 129,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 129,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,721 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 122,721 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system rusty

Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,727 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wear on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 19 Feb 2015 106,263 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2014 95,387 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 95,386 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Feb 2013 84,129 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 84,128 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 73,349 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,356 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 50,114 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 40,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 33,064 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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AD54 VLF is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AD54 VLF, 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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What year was AD54 VLF registered?

AD54 VLF is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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