2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · OV05 LMJ
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 23 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 132,016 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 132,016 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV05 LMJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/08/2026
- 132,016 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV05 LMJ 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 (OV05 LMJ) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 August 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
OV05 LMJ Mileage History
- 02/08/2023116,801 mi
- 31/07/2024123,072 mi+6,271 mi
- 28/08/2025127,756 mi+4,684 mi
- 29/08/2025127,757 mi+1 mi
- 28/08/2026132,016 mi+4,259 mi
Average of roughly 4,954 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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