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AF55 GEK

2005 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,907 mi
Last recorded152,907 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Vauxhall Zafira76,124 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 GEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2018 152,907 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 152,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 141,448 miles

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)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 132,849 miles

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 29 Oct 2015 121,379 miles

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 28 Oct 2015 121,379 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear tyre perrished

offside front tyre worn on edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 24 Sep 2014 108,736 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn on edges

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

not much movement on N/S hand brake caliper lever.

Pass 5 Oct 2013 98,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 87,159 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 72,804 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 59,204 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 59,197 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Upper Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,080 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,417 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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AF55 GEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF55 GEK, 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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AF55 GEK is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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