2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · FN05 HJE
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 21 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 198,070 miles. MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN05 HJE Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 198,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN05 HJE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (FN05 HJE) between February 2008 and April 2026.
The record contains 19 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 13 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (18 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 47 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: “Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))”; “Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))”; “Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”.
FN05 HJE Mileage History
- 06/02/200817,485 mi
- 19/03/200924,403 mi+6,918 mi
- 19/03/201031,525 mi+7,122 mi
- 23/03/201138,804 mi+7,279 mi
- 22/03/201248,600 mi+9,796 mi
- 22/03/201248,610 mi+10 mi
- 12/03/201356,981 mi+8,371 mi
- 13/03/201464,808 mi+7,827 mi
- 13/03/201464,808 mi
- 18/03/201572,730 mi+7,922 mi
- 19/03/201572,755 mi+25 mi
- 18/01/201678,447 mi+5,692 mi
- 10/01/201790,887 mi+12,440 mi
- 10/01/201790,887 mi
- 26/01/2018102,275 mi+11,388 mi
- 26/01/2018102,275 mi
- 22/02/2019115,181 mi+12,906 mi
- 25/02/2019115,199 mi+18 mi
- 04/03/2020133,771 mi+18,572 mi
- 09/03/2020133,790 mi+19 mi
- 12/03/2021143,442 mi+9,652 mi
- 15/03/2021143,445 mi+3 mi
- 15/03/2022156,621 mi+13,176 mi
- 06/04/2023166,600 mi+9,979 mi
- 11/04/2024173,552 mi+6,952 mi
- 11/04/2024173,552 mi
- 04/04/2025184,257 mi+10,705 mi
- 05/04/2025184,268 mi+11 mi
- 13/04/2026198,070 mi+13,802 mi
- 13/04/2026198,070 mi
Average of roughly 9,932 miles per year across 30 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: Average
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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
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