2007 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · EJ07 ACU
2007 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 04 May 2007. Recorded mileage 120,576 miles. MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,576 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EJ07 ACU Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/02/2026
- 120,576 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EJ07 ACU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 Vauxhall Zafira (EJ07 ACU) between March 2010 and February 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 24 February 2026 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: Brakes (17 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Steering (5 issues), Windscreen (3 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: “Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
EJ07 ACU Mileage History
- 23/03/201040,362 mi
- 15/03/201146,638 mi+6,276 mi
- 14/02/201256,458 mi+9,820 mi
- 14/02/201256,458 mi
- 06/02/201360,346 mi+3,888 mi
- 05/02/201463,848 mi+3,502 mi
- 04/02/201566,326 mi+2,478 mi
- 02/02/201672,041 mi+5,715 mi
- 19/01/201777,056 mi+5,015 mi
- 19/01/201777,056 mi
- 09/02/201881,892 mi+4,836 mi
- 19/01/201986,354 mi+4,462 mi
- 12/02/202091,671 mi+5,317 mi
- 12/02/202091,687 mi+16 mi
- 11/02/202194,172 mi+2,485 mi
- 11/02/202297,606 mi+3,434 mi
- 01/03/202297,635 mi+29 mi
- 14/02/2023101,717 mi+4,082 mi
- 21/02/2023101,866 mi+149 mi
- 14/02/2024107,725 mi+5,859 mi
- 23/02/2024107,733 mi+8 mi
- 25/02/2025113,356 mi+5,623 mi
- 26/02/2025113,358 mi+2 mi
- 24/02/2026120,576 mi+7,218 mi
Average of roughly 5,037 miles per year across 24 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: Good
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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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