2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.9L Diesel · NB05 ORS
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Dec 2005. Recorded mileage 405,519 km. MOT expired on 29 Mar 2023.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Mar 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 405,519 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NB05 ORS Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/03/2022
- 405,519 km recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NB05 ORS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2005 Vauxhall Zafira (NB05 ORS) between March 2022 and March 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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Known faults for Vauxhall Zafira B
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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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