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AF05 XLJ

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

134,640 mi
Last recorded134,640 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 134,640 miles

Offside Front cv boot slight leak

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top of rack (2.1.5 (a))

seats in boot obstructed not allowing inspection of seat belts

Fail 18 Mar 2022 134,640 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount on axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot slight leak

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component top of rack (2.1.5 (a))

seats in boot obstructed not allowing inspection of seat belts

Pass 5 Mar 2021 128,987 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 128,539 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside 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 corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 122,097 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 122,096 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 113,224 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 113,224 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 103,587 miles

EML on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 103,587 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

EML on

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2017 94,234 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 94,230 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear loose (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

e.m.l on dash

e.m.l on dash

Pass 26 Mar 2016 86,508 miles

corrosion to front brake pipes

Fail 24 Mar 2016 86,499 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to front brake pipes

exhaust bracket broke off rear box

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 78,622 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 70,878 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 63,594 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 56,553 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 49,514 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 49,514 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 41,109 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,936 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 28,135 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 XLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 XLJ, 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 XLJ is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 12 March 2005.

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