2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Vauxhall Zafira MOT pass rate and common faults

5,164 MOT tests in 2024. 50.9% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time50.9%
Failed or needed repairs49.1%
Typical mileage at test113,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,164 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded5.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken5.4%
  3. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.9%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases4.8%
  6. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.5%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.9%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.6%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    269 marked dangerous
  10. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes29.9%
  2. Lights & electrics28.4%
  3. Suspension24.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks16.0%
  5. Body & chassis14.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  7. Tyres8.6%
  8. Steering5.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded29.5%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine22.9%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened17.2%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira?

In 2024, 50.9% of 2005 Vauxhall Zafira cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,164 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Vauxhall Zafira?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; coil spring: fractured or broken; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2005 Vauxhall Zafira reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).