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BF56 TYC

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

97,880 mi
Last recorded97,880 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2020
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 TYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2020 97,880 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 97,880 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 83,526 miles

near and off side rear brake discs corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2019 83,526 miles

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

near and off side rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2018 78,612 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 78,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 73,085 miles

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bar 3mm

Offside Front nail in tread

both front steering arms into rack ball pin excessive play

Fail 4 Jan 2017 73,084 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre close to wear bar 3mm

Offside Front nail in tread

both front steering arms into rack ball pin excessive play

Pass 10 Dec 2015 66,964 miles

Nearside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Offside Front play in steering rack inner joint

Pass 10 Dec 2014 62,768 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 27 Sep 2013 59,136 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Tyre Cracked

Fail 26 Sep 2013 59,109 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NSR Tyre Cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2012 54,582 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,581 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

spare tyre flat

Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,170 miles

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack inner track rod end knuckle joint

Fail 27 Jul 2010 29,170 miles

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

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

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

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

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering rack inner track rod end knuckle joint

Pass 7 Aug 2009 21,514 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 TYC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 TYC, 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 TYC is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 18 September 2006.

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