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2005 Vauxhall Zafira 2.0L Petrol · OG51 BAD

OG51 BAD

2005 Vauxhall Zafira (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/2005. Recorded mileage 132,463 miles. MOT valid until 13/05/2027. Taxed until 01/06/2027.

Make & Model
VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
Year / Origin
2005 · Oxford
MOT Status
Valid until 13/05/2027
Road Tax
Taxed (01/06/2027)
Recorded Mileage
132,463 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 13/05/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/06/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2005
Engine
1998cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness based on a remarkably stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT test conducted on 10 May 2025 at 126,477 miles resulted in no recorded defects, mirroring the clean results of the previous four annual inspections. This consistency suggests that the previous owners have maintained the mechanical integrity of the vehicle proactively, addressing potential issues before they could escalate into test failures. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's twenty-one-year age, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. Between May 2021 at 86,684 miles and May 2025 at 126,477 miles, the car covered roughly 40,000 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage patterns. There are no significant gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods of തന്നെ, which often leads to perished rubber or seized components, nor is there evidence of a sudden spike in mileage that would point to excessive wear on the drivetrain or suspension components. Despite the clean electronic record, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of components prone to age- on a Zafira of this era. At this mileage, the structural integrity should be verified for corrosion on the rear sills and wheel arches, as the MOT tests only check for rust once it becomes structurally significant. The buyer should also inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for cracking or fatigue, as these degrade over time regardless of mileage. While the brake history shows no binding calipers or efficiency issues, the physical state of the brake lines should be checked for leaks and the condition of the brake discs should be assessed for thinning or excessive pitting, which often fall outside the scope of a standard MOT inspection.

OG51 BAD Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2026
  • 132,463 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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OG51 BAD Mileage History

  1. 09/05/2023104,845 mi
  2. 03/05/2024118,500 mi+13,655 mi
  3. 10/05/2025126,477 mi+7,977 mi
  4. 12/05/2026132,267 mi+5,790 mi
  5. 15/05/2026132,463 mi+196 mi

Average of roughly 9,152 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

OG51 BAD MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 22 Jun 2026, 18:05
MOT Analysis

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 (OG51 BAD) between May 2023 and May 2026.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 May 2026 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: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 4 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 Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components lower arm rubbing chassis (5.”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is likely to foul other components lower arm rubbing on chassis”; “Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))”.

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