2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · MJ55 MWN
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 18 Oct 2005. Recorded mileage 198,964 miles. MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Aug 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 198,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ55 MWN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2022
- 198,964 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.
MJ55 MWN 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 (MJ55 MWN) between August 2022 and August 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 August 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
MJ55 MWN Mileage History
- 03/08/2022198,961 mi
- 04/08/2022198,964 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,441 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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