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AE54 MFA

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

186,248 mi
Last recorded186,248 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 MFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 186,248 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 174,554 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 166,891 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2014 166,881 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 154,088 miles
Pass 6 May 2013 145,290 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 132,938 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 126,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 112,243 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 112,230 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 109,149 miles

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)

front brake discs worn low

Fail 7 Jun 2011 109,049 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low

front brake discs worn low

heat sheild loose at back box

Pass 10 Jun 2010 89,825 miles

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

nearside rear brake disc corroded on outer face

Pass 16 Jun 2009 66,022 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 32,446 miles

nearside front tyre getting low on outer edge

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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AE54 MFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE54 MFA, 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 AE54 MFA registered?

AE54 MFA is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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