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BF56 AEU

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,091 mi
Last recorded107,091 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 AEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 107,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside steering rack end has slight play

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 104,227 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 98,761 miles

Exhaust condition

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 91,019 miles

Exhaust condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age related cracking to outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age related cracking to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 91,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust condition

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age related cracking to outer walls (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit age related cracking to outer wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 83,056 miles

nsr & osr tyres have age related cracking

Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,054 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nsr & osr tyres have age related cracking

Pass 2 Mar 2016 73,594 miles

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

Slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,962 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 65,960 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

age related cracking to osr & nsr tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2013 55,022 miles

3rd row seats are folded flat

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres are perished

child seat fitted to near/side/rear seat not alowing full inspection of adult belt

front and rear brake discs are worn and corroded and brake pads are wearing thin

front and rear number plates are deteriorated

slight play in both steering arms

Fail 4 May 2013 48,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

All four brake discs are worn

Both Rear tyres are starting to perish

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,446 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,013 miles

o/s steering arm slight play in inner fixings

Pass 19 Aug 2010 27,248 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 27,248 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,303 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 AEU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BF56 AEU, 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 AEU is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 4 September 2006.

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