2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · SR05 HZH
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 131,191 miles. MOT expired on 30 Oct 2019.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Dundee
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Oct 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Jul 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,191 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SR05 HZH Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/10/2018
- 131,191 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (20 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SR05 HZH 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 (SR05 HZH) between August 2008 and October 2018.
The record contains 11 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 31 October 2018 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: Brakes (20 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Steering (8 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Tyres (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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: “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
SR05 HZH Mileage History
- 27/08/200831,586 mi
- 25/08/200942,848 mi+11,262 mi
- 25/08/200942,848 mi
- 19/08/201053,521 mi+10,673 mi
- 19/08/201053,521 mi
- 25/08/201163,267 mi+9,746 mi
- 25/08/201163,267 mi
- 21/08/201274,293 mi+11,026 mi
- 16/08/201385,655 mi+11,362 mi
- 12/08/201498,608 mi+12,953 mi
- 10/08/2015105,573 mi+6,965 mi
- 13/08/2015105,576 mi+3 mi
- 13/08/2015105,576 mi
- 12/09/2016114,668 mi+9,092 mi
- 16/09/2016114,668 mi
- 16/09/2017123,992 mi+9,324 mi
- 19/09/2017124,005 mi+13 mi
- 24/10/2018131,173 mi+7,168 mi
- 31/10/2018131,191 mi+18 mi
Average of roughly 9,787 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
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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