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BF06 LJX

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

138,788 mi
Last recorded138,788 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF06 LJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 138,788 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking from the rake (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205 55 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective strongly advise (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 137,919 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 137,915 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 136,826 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 136,825 miles

Emissions unable to be completed coolant level below min and oil level on min (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 133,889 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 129,035 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 123,183 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 118,291 miles

Dashboard indicates service due

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise under side covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

abnormal noise from engine (poss timing chain)

coolant level low

Fail 11 Feb 2020 118,291 miles

Nearside Rear Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Dashboard indicates service due

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge and low (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive strong advise under side covered (8.4.1 (a) (i))

abnormal noise from engine (poss timing chain)

coolant level low

Pass 29 Jan 2019 111,533 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 105,102 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 96,784 miles

Both n/s tyres getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre inner edge low on tread

Fail 26 Jan 2017 96,776 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Both n/s tyres getting low on tread

o/s/f tyre inner edge low on tread

Pass 25 Jan 2016 85,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 72,810 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 72,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s wiper split

Pass 7 Jan 2014 58,990 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,394 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 49,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,182 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,607 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 25,444 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 18,096 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Zafira?

Based on 8,488,627 MOT tests across 574,092 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
574,092
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 301,897
Brake pipe excessively corroded 199,525
position lamp(s) not working 140,225
coil spring broken 139,807
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 136,825
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BF06 LJX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Zafira models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 76,067 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Zafira fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 301,897 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BF06 LJX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Zafira typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Zafira is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BF06 LJX is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 6 March 2006.

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