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AF05 MXB

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,092 mi
Last recorded171,092 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 MXB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 171,092 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 163,340 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 163,340 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 155,341 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 155,341 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2022 145,712 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 145,712 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,670 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 131,279 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 120,772 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 120,771 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,711 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 104,711 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 86,482 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 86,482 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 75,241 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 75,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 73,290 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 73,290 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 28 Feb 2014 66,486 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 60,886 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 55,010 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 55,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 48,424 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,761 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 29,673 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 23,904 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 MXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 MXB, 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 AF05 MXB registered?

AF05 MXB is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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