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BF56 XGS

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,670 mi
Last recorded132,670 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF56 XGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 132,670 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2025 132,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2024 120,195 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 107,834 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,342 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 87,492 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 85,116 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 80,585 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 77,474 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 77,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 71,180 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 64,383 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,274 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 50,892 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2014 50,892 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,963 miles

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

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

rear brakes dragging

Pass 12 Sep 2012 36,619 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 30,179 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 9 Sep 2010 24,745 miles

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 17 Sep 2009 19,072 miles

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray

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 XGS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 XGS, 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 XGS is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 21 September 2006.

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