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AF05 SHJ

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,195 mi
Last recorded101,195 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 101,195 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 97,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2024 93,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 May 2023 88,803 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 85,237 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 85,237 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 May 2021 82,688 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 82,688 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 81,351 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2019 75,725 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 70,164 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 70,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 62,571 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,420 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,374 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 57,291 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 14 Apr 2015 54,244 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 50,586 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,606 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls.

Pass 2 May 2012 44,740 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 41,972 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 41,925 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 38,170 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 35,436 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 32,219 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 30,632 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 SHJ 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 77.8%.

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 AF05 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

AF05 SHJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AF05 SHJ safe to buy?

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