2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · MM54 OSK
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 2005. Recorded mileage 114,906 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,906 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MM54 OSK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2023
- 114,906 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MM54 OSK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (MM54 OSK) between July 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2023 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: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
MM54 OSK Mileage History
- 04/07/2022107,189 mi
- 04/07/2022107,189 mi
- 03/07/2023114,906 mi+7,717 mi
Average of roughly 7,745 miles per year across 3 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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