2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.8L Petrol · LX05 OZC
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.8L, petrol). First registered 11 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 107,418 miles. MOT expired on 16 Feb 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Feb 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 107,418 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LX05 OZC Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/02/2022
- 107,418 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LX05 OZC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (LX05 OZC) between February 2008 and February 2022.
The record contains 15 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 February 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”; “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
LX05 OZC Mileage History
- 13/02/200820,254 mi
- 17/02/200924,271 mi+4,017 mi
- 10/02/201028,459 mi+4,188 mi
- 01/02/201133,104 mi+4,645 mi
- 01/02/201244,654 mi+11,550 mi
- 06/02/201352,950 mi+8,296 mi
- 06/02/201458,950 mi+6,000 mi
- 17/02/201564,572 mi+5,622 mi
- 16/02/201670,104 mi+5,532 mi
- 13/02/201778,518 mi+8,414 mi
- 12/02/201886,814 mi+8,296 mi
- 15/02/201992,955 mi+6,141 mi
- 14/02/202099,342 mi+6,387 mi
- 14/02/202099,346 mi+4 mi
- 08/02/2021102,983 mi+3,637 mi
- 14/02/2022107,418 mi+4,435 mi
Average of roughly 6,224 miles per year across 16 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: 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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