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BF56 AEB

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

116,100 mi
Last recorded116,100 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 AEB
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 116,100 miles

Parking brake travel on max limits

Clutch worn?

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2024 113,424 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 109,411 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,609 miles

Slight play in both front steering rack-ends

Pass 23 Sep 2021 103,937 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,456 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 98,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and perishing / nails in tyre strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and perishing strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

staining on both rear shock absorbers

Fail 13 Sep 2019 98,350 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn beam axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and perishing / nails in tyre strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges and perishing strongly recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing

staining on both rear shock absorbers

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,318 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 88,460 miles

both inner tie rods have slight play

front and rear pads both borderline

front gearbox mount deteriated

no rear seat belts checked as child seats fitted & nsf child seat fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2016 78,629 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 68,459 miles

Nearside Rear tyre flat

both front tyres getting low

Pass 5 Sep 2014 58,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Sep 2013 54,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perishing in tread,fronts worn,n/s/f bald outer edge

screen wash poor

Fail 4 Sep 2013 54,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres perishing in tread,fronts worn,n/s/f bald outer edge

screen wash poor

Pass 4 Sep 2012 48,743 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 42,838 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,609 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 18,197 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 AEB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AEB, 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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What year was BF56 AEB registered?

BF56 AEB is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 2 September 2006.

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