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AF05 JFX

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

237,821 mi
Last recorded237,821 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 JFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 237,821 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2024

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023

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

Fail 15 Aug 2023

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205//55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 236,232 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 235,683 miles

OS headlight is damaged

OSR light cluster is damaged

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 235,683 miles

OS headlight is damaged

OSR light cluster is damaged

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 232,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OS headlight mounting is damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 232,392 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

OS headlight mounting is damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 228,462 miles

OS headlight is damaged

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

Fail 22 Aug 2019 228,462 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

OS headlight is damaged

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 218,626 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 within clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside within wheel arch areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 218,626 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 within clip areas (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside within wheel arch areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by brake flexi-hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 198,705 miles

engine management light on

Fail 11 Jul 2017 198,703 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2016 183,706 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both deteriorated (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 159,030 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 141,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 141,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 122,673 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 105,746 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring incomplete but remains seated whilst unlaiden

Fail 21 Mar 2012 105,470 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

nearside rear coil spring incomplete but remains seated whilst unlaiden

Pass 22 Mar 2011 87,690 miles

o/s/r tyre wear uneven on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2010 72,771 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 59,103 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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 48,671 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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AF05 JFX is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF05 JFX, 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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AF05 JFX is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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