2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · FV54 VUL
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 109,001 miles. MOT expired on 10 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 109,001 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FV54 VUL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 109,001 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.
FV54 VUL 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 (FV54 VUL) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
FV54 VUL Mileage History
- 11/08/202388,234 mi
- 30/07/2024101,439 mi+13,205 mi
- 08/08/2024101,441 mi+2 mi
- 23/07/2025109,000 mi+7,559 mi
- 23/07/2025109,001 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 10,654 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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