2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · GF05 BBJ
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 11 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 99,386 miles. MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,386 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF05 BBJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2026
- 99,386 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF05 BBJ 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 (GF05 BBJ) between March 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
GF05 BBJ Mileage History
- 07/03/202398,002 mi
- 07/03/202498,626 mi+624 mi
- 06/03/202599,062 mi+436 mi
- 25/02/202699,380 mi+318 mi
- 04/03/202699,386 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 462 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: Good
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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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