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BF56 CWD

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

95,583 mi
Last recorded95,583 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 95,583 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush has excessive movement arm is new (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 87,403 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2024 87,395 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,282 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 78,282 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 73,039 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 68,888 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 68,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 65,858 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Oct 2019 65,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 62,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 62,593 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 58,913 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2017 58,913 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2016 54,216 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 48,713 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 48,713 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 44,199 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 44,199 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 39,775 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 39,775 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 35,645 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 35,645 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 30,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 27,165 miles

Nearside Inner Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Offside Inner Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,827 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 CWD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 CWD, 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 CWD is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 5 September 2006.

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