2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · HV55 LSX
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 26 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 115,361 miles. MOT expired on 03 Nov 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,361 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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This vehicle has not had an MOT in the past 5 years. Mechanical analysis was skipped.
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HV55 LSX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2021
- 115,361 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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HV55 LSX MOT History
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2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (HV55 LSX) between November 2021 and November 2021.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 02 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
HV55 LSX Mileage History
- 02/11/2021115,361 mi
- 02/11/2021115,361 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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: Poor
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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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