2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · FN55 RFJ
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 85,641 miles. MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,641 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FN55 RFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2026
- 85,641 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FN55 RFJ 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 (FN55 RFJ) between August 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) ”; “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
FN55 RFJ Mileage History
- 30/08/202372,477 mi
- 12/08/202476,924 mi+4,447 mi
- 13/08/202476,937 mi+13 mi
- 27/08/202581,251 mi+4,314 mi
- 20/07/202685,641 mi+4,390 mi
Average of roughly 4,558 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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