MOT Status
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front gearbox mounting bush deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease around retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on outer tread rest of tyre showing 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 27/15
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease around retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on outer tread rest of tyre showing 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 27/15
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area various dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
slight play detected in inner steering rack arm ball joints
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive battery lead to battery insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb and holder not fitted into headlamp unit (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front gearbox mounting bush deteriorated
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease around retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on outer tread rest of tyre showing 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 27/15
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight grease around retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit on outer tread rest of tyre showing 4mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 27/15
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area various dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area dampness (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine coolant level low
engine oil level low checked for emission test purposes
slight play detected in inner steering rack arm ball joints
underside of vehicle showing age related surface corrosion
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper Macpherson strut bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low on outer (5.2.3 (e))
Offside inner steering arm contains slight free play
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil level low checked for emissions test purposes
front gearbox mounting rubber deteriorated
nearside and offside rear tyres showing age related cracking Dot marked 27/15
tail gate struts weak and showing slight leakage
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson mount bush contains slight play and lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside inner steering arm ball joint contains slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
battery light intermittently illuminating
complete exhaust system deteriorated the flexi section is deteriorated with various small leaks to the system
front gearbox mount bush deteriorated
nearside and offside rear tyres showing age related cracking
tail gate struts weak and leaking
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Macpherson mount bush contains slight play and lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside inner steering arm ball joint contains slight play
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
battery light intermittently illuminating
complete exhaust system deteriorated the flexi section is deteriorated with various small leaks to the system
engine coolant level low
engine oil level low checked for emissions test purposes
front gearbox mount bush deteriorated
nearside and offside rear tyres showing age related cracking
tail gate struts weak and leaking
Nearside Front McPherson mount bush contains slight play
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer tread (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine oil level low checked for emission test purposes
exhaust flexi section deteriorated
front gearbox support mounting bush deteriorated and contains play
nearside and offside inner steering arm ball joints contain slight play
tail gate struts weak
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside showing slight limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front gearbox mount bush deteriorated and contains slight play
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer tread
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust flexi section deteriorated and centre silencer outer skin corroded
tail gate struts weak
Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working bulb not fitted correctly (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside and offside showing slight limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front gearbox mount bush deteriorated and contains slight play
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front tyre worn low on inner and outer tread
Oil leak, but not excessive engine area lower (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
exhaust flexi section deteriorated and centre silencer outer skin corroded
tail gate struts weak
Central exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Front exhaust flexi section in poor condition
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced lower securing bracket loose headlamp unit is secure by the 2 remaining bolts (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
tail gate struts worn and leaking
various oil leaks evident suspected engine area
Engine Oil Leak
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Engine Oil Leak
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust System Rusted
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Offside Front Shock Absorber Damp
Oil Leak From Oil Filter Area
Slight Play In Offside Front Steering Arm
Slight play In Nearside Front Wheel Bearing
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Brake Discs Lipped And Pitted
Front Inner Brake PAds Low
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Slight Blow From Rear Exhaust Joint
Slight Play In Nearside Front Wheel Bearing
Tested in Wet Conditions
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Brake Discs Rusting on Inner Faces
Front Engine Mount Bush Perishing
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust System Rusted
Front Brake Discs Rusting on Inner Faces
Front Engine Mount Bush Perishing
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both wipers clearing screen but weakening
exhaust system corroding
front brake discs slightly worn
slight damage to offside front door trim
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front tyres wearing on edges
both wipers clearing screen but weakening
exhaust system corroding
front brake discs slightly worn
slight damage to offside front door trim
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre deteriorating
Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear seats not fitted at time of test
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres perished
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?
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AF05 XLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.
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 XLA, 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 XLA is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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