2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · LY55 AGU

The 2026‑07‑14 MOT at 154,915 miles resulted in a pass, with only a slightly defective headlamp lens and a non‑excessive oil leak recorded as defects. Apart from these minor items, the vehicle has shown a stable maintenance pattern since the 2021 failure involving a fractured anti‑roll bar linkage; subsequent tests in 2022‑2026 have consistently cleared the more serious faults while recurring issues such as worn suspension bushes, pitted brake discs and minor rust have remained present but not escalated. The mileage trajectory over the 21‑year life of the Zafira—from 76,509 miles in June 2015 to 154,915 miles in July 2026—averages about 7,400 miles per year, a rate typical for a vehicle of this age. There are no extended periods of low usage; mileage rose steadily from 112,337 miles in July 2021 to 144,570 miles in June 2025 (≈32,200 miles in four years) and then to 154,915 miles in July 2026 (≈10,300 miles in the last year), indicating continuous operation rather than long standing intervals. A buyer should therefore concentrate on the suspension system, examining rear and front axle swivel pins, bushes and coil springs for excessive wear or corrosion, and verify that the subframe mounting points are free of excessive rust. The repeated wear of front brake discs and the presence of oil leaks merit a close inspection of brake disc thickness and the source of the leak, while the power‑steering seepage noted in 2019 and the headlamp lens defect require functional testing of the steering rack and lamp assemblies. Tyre condition, especially the near‑side and off‑side tyres showing wear close to the legal limit, should also be assessed before purchase.