2005 Vauxhall Zafira 1.6L Petrol · WU55 YRW
2005 Vauxhall Zafira (1.6L, petrol). First registered 20 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 123,794 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ZAFIRA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,794 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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WU55 YRW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/07/2026
- 123,794 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (17 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
WU55 YRW 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 (WU55 YRW) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (17 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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 Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grinding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible dipped beam (4.1.4 (c))”; “Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible main beam (4.1.4 (c))”.
WU55 YRW Mileage History
- 24/07/2024117,602 mi
- 28/07/2025120,601 mi+2,999 mi
- 28/07/2025120,601 mi
- 28/07/2026123,791 mi+3,190 mi
- 30/07/2026123,794 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 3,072 miles per year across 5 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: 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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- 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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