2005 Vauxhall Zafira · 23,455 MOT tests
2005 Vauxhall Zafira reliability
2005 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 50.3% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 19 Zafira years (23,455 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- 50.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Vauxhall Zafiras: 38.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 11% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 112,835
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 23,455
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 11.4% of tests fail here (50% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics21%
- Suspension19.7%
- Brakes18.5%
- Body, chassis and structure11.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.6%
- Tyres8.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 6.47%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 6.39%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.79%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 4.65%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.31%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.29%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (25.34%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.65%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (18%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (15.1%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (10.63%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (9.94%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira reliable?
2005 Vauxhall Zafiras fail 50.3% of first MOT tests, 11% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 19 Zafira years (23,455 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (6.47% of tests), position lamp not working (6.39% of tests), rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.79% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Vauxhall Zafira shows 112,835 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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