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AF05 XLA

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

122,855 mi
Last recorded122,855 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XLA
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2023 122,855 miles

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))

Fail 13 Oct 2023 122,855 miles

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))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 116,475 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 116,475 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 109,416 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 105,582 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 105,580 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 99,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 91,834 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2019 91,834 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 82,711 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 76,401 miles

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)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 76,401 miles

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)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 67,973 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 60,273 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 54,710 miles

Exhaust System Rusted

Front Brake Discs Rusting on Inner Faces

Front Engine Mount Bush Perishing

Minor Chips In Windscreen

Fail 26 Apr 2014 54,710 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 46,592 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 39,590 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 39,590 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 33,704 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2010 28,176 miles

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)

Fail 27 Feb 2009 20,456 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 20,456 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 13 Feb 2008 12,910 miles

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

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 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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