2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · DU05 WTC
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2005. Recorded mileage 153,796 miles. MOT expired on 27 Jan 2020.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Jan 2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (05 Apr 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,796 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DU05 WTC Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2019
- 153,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DU05 WTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (DU05 WTC) between April 2008 and January 2019.
The record contains 12 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DU05 WTC Mileage History
- 08/04/200829,168 mi
- 08/04/200937,687 mi+8,519 mi
- 08/04/200937,687 mi
- 24/03/201044,950 mi+7,263 mi
- 09/03/201154,519 mi+9,569 mi
- 06/03/201263,099 mi+8,580 mi
- 06/03/201372,317 mi+9,218 mi
- 07/03/201372,317 mi
- 10/02/201481,604 mi+9,287 mi
- 11/02/201481,605 mi+1 mi
- 04/03/201590,688 mi+9,083 mi
- 21/01/201697,526 mi+6,838 mi
- 21/01/201697,526 mi
- 23/01/2017115,354 mi+17,828 mi
- 23/01/2017115,354 mi
- 23/01/2018134,895 mi+19,541 mi
- 25/01/2018135,169 mi+274 mi
- 28/01/2019153,791 mi+18,622 mi
- 28/01/2019153,796 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 11,533 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Heater blower resistor fire risk / recall historySerious
The Zafira B was subject to major UK recall action over heater resistor and wiring issues that could overheat and, in the worst cases, cause fire.
- M32 gearbox bearing failureSerious
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