2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Diesel · LW54 AEU
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, diesel). First registered 18 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 93,309 miles. MOT expired on 13 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,309 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LW54 AEU Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/06/2022
- 93,309 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.
LW54 AEU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (LW54 AEU) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 June 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
LW54 AEU Mileage History
- 01/06/202293,309 mi
- 01/06/202293,309 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: 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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