2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · FT05 EZR
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 2005. Recorded mileage 136,745 miles. MOT expired on 23 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 136,745 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FT05 EZR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 136,745 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FT05 EZR 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 (FT05 EZR) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FT05 EZR Mileage History
- 22/09/2023132,954 mi
- 18/09/2024134,523 mi+1,569 mi
- 20/09/2024134,525 mi+2 mi
- 23/09/2025136,745 mi+2,220 mi
- 24/09/2025136,745 mi
Average of roughly 1,890 miles per year across 5 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
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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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