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AE55 XLG

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,282 mi
Last recorded168,282 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XLG
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 168,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 161,205 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 161,205 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed out of shape / cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2019 150,721 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

exhaust rattle

unable to check rear belts

Pass 29 Nov 2018 120,645 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 120,640 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Dec 2017 111,038 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 111,036 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17W (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

offside rear tyre split and worn 225/45/17W

Pass 9 Nov 2016 102,048 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,986 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 88,291 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 88,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 80,444 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 76,267 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 71,572 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE & SPLITS IN TREAD 225/45/17Y

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE 225/45/17Y

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE TREAD LOW & WORN ON EDGES 225/45/17Y

Pass 23 Nov 2010 61,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,956 miles

Oil leak

front pads 90% worn

rear pads 90% worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,815 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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AE55 XLG is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE55 XLG, 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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AE55 XLG is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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