2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · J26 OEY
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 99,101 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,101 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
J26 OEY Key Findings
- 20 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2024
- 99,101 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J26 OEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
20 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (J26 OEY) between December 2008 and March 2024.
The record contains 15 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 11 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (9 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 24 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”.
J26 OEY Mileage History
- 01/12/200853,870 mi
- 03/12/200965,074 mi+11,204 mi
- 22/11/201078,016 mi+12,942 mi
- 25/11/201078,039 mi+23 mi
- 07/11/201183,691 mi+5,652 mi
- 03/12/201293,201 mi+9,510 mi
- 02/12/201399,360 mi+6,159 mi
- 03/12/2014103,172 mi+3,812 mi
- 04/12/2014103,172 mi
- 02/12/2015107,901 mi+4,729 mi
- 05/12/2016112,442 mi+4,541 mi
- 02/12/2017114,581 mi+2,139 mi
- 04/12/2017114,581 mi
- 04/12/2018116,890 mi+2,309 mi
- 07/12/2018116,890 mi
- 03/12/2019118,220 mi+1,330 mi
- 20/11/2020125,873 mi+7,653 mi
- 27/11/2021131,631 mi+5,758 mi
- 30/11/202287,968 mi-43,663 mi
- 11/03/202499,101 mi+11,133 mi
Average of roughly 2,961 miles per year across 20 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (J26O Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as J26OEY.
FORD
ALLIED
BMW
116
BMW
X3
BMW
X3 XDRIVE20D M SPORT MHEV AUTO
JAGUAR
E-PACE
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
JAGUAR
E-PACE
MINI
COOPER
FORD
FIESTA ST-LINE EDITION T MHEV
TESLA
MODEL X
MINI
COOPER S
SUZUKI
GRAND VITARA
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.