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BG55 ZXP

2006 Vauxhall Zafira

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,966 mi
Last recorded89,966 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Zafira76,067 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 ZXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelZafira
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 89,966 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2024 89,966 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 89,313 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2023 89,309 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2022 87,245 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 85,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 78,273 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 75,080 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 75,080 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 70,042 miles

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 16 Oct 2017 70,042 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 19 Oct 2016 64,921 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear brake disc lipped/worn

Fail 19 Oct 2016 64,921 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened lipped and worn (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside rear brake disc lipped/worn

Pass 9 Oct 2015 59,968 miles

exhaust flexi-pipe starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Oct 2014 54,786 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 49,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,676 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2012 45,453 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 41,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

near side rear tyre cracking in center of tyre

Fail 20 Oct 2011 41,496 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side rear tyre cracking in center of tyre

Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,864 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2009 33,251 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 33,251 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,342 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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BG55 ZXP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BG55 ZXP, 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 BG55 ZXP registered?

BG55 ZXP is a 2006 Vauxhall Zafira, first registered on 11 January 2006.

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