2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · PE05 LWX
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 126,740 miles. MOT expired on 13 Mar 2021.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Mar 2021
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (22 Aug 2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,740 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PE05 LWX Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/03/2020
- 126,740 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE05 LWX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (PE05 LWX) between March 2008 and March 2020.
The record contains 12 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 14 March 2020 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (24 issues), Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Power steering malfunctioning notchy from lock to lock (2.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
PE05 LWX Mileage History
- 13/03/200843,542 mi
- 16/03/200956,310 mi+12,768 mi
- 03/04/201067,964 mi+11,654 mi
- 12/04/201068,352 mi+388 mi
- 01/03/201178,359 mi+10,007 mi
- 08/04/201379,189 mi+830 mi
- 03/03/201481,746 mi+2,557 mi
- 03/03/201481,747 mi+1 mi
- 21/02/201588,673 mi+6,926 mi
- 04/03/201588,843 mi+170 mi
- 03/03/2017102,052 mi+13,209 mi
- 01/03/2018110,505 mi+8,453 mi
- 02/03/2018110,505 mi
- 14/02/2019118,489 mi+7,984 mi
- 19/02/2019118,573 mi+84 mi
- 27/02/2020126,701 mi+8,128 mi
- 02/03/2020126,737 mi+36 mi
- 14/03/2020126,740 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,932 miles per year across 18 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
The same weak 6-speed manual gearbox used in Astra applications appears here too and can whine or fail expensively.
- Coil pack and ignition module failuresModerate
Petrol engines commonly misfire under load because of failed coil packs or ignition modules.
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