2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · DA54 TOJ
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 137,877 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 137,877 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA54 TOJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 137,877 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DA54 TOJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (DA54 TOJ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
DA54 TOJ Mileage History
- 03/10/2023121,523 mi
- 05/10/2023121,518 mi-5 mi
- 09/10/2024129,399 mi+7,881 mi
- 29/09/2025137,877 mi+8,478 mi
- 01/10/2025137,877 mi
Average of roughly 8,192 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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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