2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.2L Petrol · MT55 WYW
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 90,550 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2024. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- 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.
MT55 WYW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2023
- 90,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MT55 WYW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (MT55 WYW) between March 2022 and November 2023.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
MT55 WYW Mileage History
- 02/03/202295,615 mi
- 03/03/202283,272 mi-12,343 mi
- 20/03/202387,888 mi+4,616 mi
- 20/03/202387,888 mi
- 07/11/202390,550 mi+2,662 mi
Average of roughly -3,008 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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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: Poor
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.
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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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