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BF56 ACZ

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

160,783 mi
Last recorded160,783 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 ACZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 160,783 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on inner treads.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 147,271 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroding on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs corroding and scored on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2024 147,269 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Lambda Value too high to allow completion of test (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Blow from centre pipe to rear box join - effecting emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Entire exhaust system corroding

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs corroding on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs corroding and scored on inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 132,932 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 119,672 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

flexi exhaust pipe damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2022 119,670 miles

Emissions not tested all too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

flexi exhaust pipe damaged

Pass 21 Jul 2021 107,404 miles

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Seats and seat belts not available to check at rear of vehicle due to being folded away.

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view

Pass 7 Jul 2020 94,060 miles

3rd row seat belts not available to check.

Front and rear coil springs corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Small chip in windscreen not effecting drivers view .

Pass 19 Jul 2019 80,995 miles

3rd row seat belts not available to check.

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 80,994 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

3rd row seat belts not available to check.

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 67,685 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Centre row ()

Third row of seat belts not tested due to personal belongings in boot.

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,748 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,170 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2016 52,161 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 47,357 miles

Far rear seats folded - unable to test seat belts

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 47,357 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Far rear seats folded - unable to test seat belts

Offside front tyre worn on edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,665 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 22 Aug 2012 30,274 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 23,592 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished

superficial damage to n/s/r (centre seats) seat belt

Pass 12 Jul 2010 13,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2009 6,982 miles

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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BF56 ACZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BF56 ACZ, 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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BF56 ACZ is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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