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AF05 ZLE

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,629 mi
Last recorded100,629 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 ZLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,629 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 97,283 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 93,243 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 91,493 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 87,402 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 85,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,613 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 78,564 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2013 78,559 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2012 69,702 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on dash

Fail 16 Aug 2012 69,701 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 26 Jul 2011 60,733 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 54,188 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 54,188 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,397 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,268 miles

Front brakes binding slightly

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 ZLE is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZLE, 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 ZLE registered?

AF05 ZLE is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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